The nurse is caring for an older patient diagnosed with Paget's disease. What will the nurse most likely assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Tinnitus
2. Gingivitis
3. Muscle aches
4. Deep bone pain
5. Bowing of the tibia
Question 2The nurse teaches an older patient with gout about the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). What will the nurse explain as the purpose of this medication?
1. Neutralizes uric acid
2. Blocks the excretion of uric acid
3. Lowers the formation of uric acid
4. Increases the excretion of uric acid
Question 3Which of the following would be a priority nursing assessment of an 82-year-old client?
A) new onset urinary incontinence
B) nocturia
C) delayed urination
D) decreased urine specific gravity
Question 4The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old client diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CR
F). The client reports no bowel movement in the past 2 days. This client is at an increased risk for
A) hypokalemia.
B) metabolic acidosis.
C) hyperkalemia.
D) increased serum creatinine levels.
Question 5An older patient is concerned that many friends are having joint replacements and wants to know what can be done to prevent having to have one as well. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse suggest the patient focus on at this time?
1. Physical inactivity
2. Cigarette smoking
3. Alcohol consumption
4. Body mass index (BMI)
Question 6The nurse is conducting a home care visit of a 78-year-old female client. The client confides in the nurse about pain experienced during intercourse. The nurse would instruct the client to
A) avoid intercourse.
B) use vaginal lubricants during intercourse.
C) tolerate this problem because it is a normal part of aging.
D) decrease the frequency of intercourse to decrease the pain.
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