An older adult client takes medication three times a day and becomes confused about which medication should be taken at which time. The client refuses to use a pill sorter with slots for different times, saying Those are for old people.
What action by the nurse would be most helpful?
a.
Arrange medications by time in a drawer.
b.
Encourage the client to use easy-open tops.
c.
Put color-coded stickers on the bottle caps.
d.
Write a list of when to take each medication.
Question 2A nurse is assessing coping in older women in a support group for recent widows. Which statement by a participant best indicates potential for successful coping?
a. I have had the same best friend for decades.
b. I think I am coping very well on my own.
c. My kids come to see me every weekend.
d. Oh, I have lots of friends at the senior center.
Question 3A home health care nurse has conducted a home safety assessment for an older adult. There are five concrete steps leading out from the front door. Which intervention would be most helpful in keeping the older adult safe on the steps?
a. Have the client use a walker or cane on the steps.
b. Install contrasting color strips at the edge of each step.
c. Instruct the client to use the garage door instead.
d. Tell the client to use a two-footed gait on the steps.
Question 4An older adult recently retired and reports being depressed and lonely. What information should the nurse assess as a priority?
a. History of previous depression
b. Previous stressful events
c. Role of work in the adult's life
d. Usual leisure time activities
Question 5A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program with an older client who lives at home independently but whose mobility issues prevent much activity outside the home. Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this adult?
Question 6A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild dehydration. What teaching does the nurse provide to best address this issue?
a. Cut some sodium out of your diet.
b. Dehydration can cause incontinence.
c. Have something to drink every 1 to 2 hours.
d. Take your diuretic in the morning.
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