Older clients with renal failure will develop anemia if untreated because of
A) loss of appetite related to elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
B) the result of renal dialysis.
C) loss of blood through the urine because the failing kidney does not function properly.
D) loss of the kidney hormone erythropoietin.
Question 2The nurse instructs an older patient with Parkinson's disease about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. I will take the medication with my meals.
2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing.
3. This medication will cure my Parkinson's disease in time.
4. This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications.
Question 3Anemia is a common but not normal finding in the elderly client. Anemia will affect the older client in which way?
A) increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
B) increasing skin pallor and dyspnea on exertion
C) decreasing pulse and respiratory rate
D) increasing tissue oxygenation
Question 4After a neurologic assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is exhibiting normal signs of aging. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Slow movements
2. Intermittent hand tremor
3. Ataxia with position changes
4. Decreased sensation in the feet
5. Slight impairment of coordination
Question 5Normal changes in the hematologic system that occur with aging include
A) mild anemia.
B) decrease in platelet adhesiveness.
C) decrease in lymphocyte function.
D) increased number of stem cells in the bone marrow.
Question 6An older patient with Alzheimer's disease has wandered away from the home several times. What can the nurse suggest that the spouse do to reduce the patient's risk for wandering? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Place car keys on a rack by the front door.
2. Install motion detectors on the door of the patient's room.
3. Remove scatter rugs from the kitchen and bathroom areas.
4. Add slide bolt locks at the bottom of exit doors in the home.
5. Place emergency telephone numbers on the refrigerator door.
Question 7What should the nurse teach the family of an older patient with Alzheimer's disease to help with spatial disorientation? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Use color to contrast objects and items.
2. Keep furniture in the same familiar place.
3. Fill the patient's room with memorabilia.
4. Remove cues for exiting the home away from the doors.
5. Place family photos or recognizable familiar items in a prominent spot.
Question 8The client with diverticulitis has also been diagnosed with an infection. When planning the client's care, which of the following medications can the nurse anticipate will be included in the prescribed regimen?
A) Cipro
B) Prevacid
C) Pepcid
D) Prednisone
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