A 75-year-old patient complains that his vision continues to get worse every year. How should the nurse respond to this patient's complaint?
1. I certainly understand your frustration.
2. The problems you are experiencing are likely the early stages of glaucoma.
3. The visual problems you are reporting become increasingly common after age 70.
4. Maybe you have a medical problem that may be causing these drastic visual problems.
Question 2The most common factor related to xerostomia in elderly clients is
A) side effects of medications.
B) increased oral intake.
C) tendency to mouth breathe.
D) oxygen therapy.
Question 3An older patient who wears glasses is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Which action should the nurse take when assessing the patient's visual acuity?
1. Ask the patient to wear the glasses.
2. Ask the patient to remove the glasses.
3. Allow the patient to choose whether or not to remove the glasses.
4. If the patient wears glasses to eat then glasses should be removed.
Question 4Which interventions should the nurse suggest an older patient use to reduce safety issues in the home? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Use lampshades to prevent glare.
2. Recommend designed rug patterns.
3. Increase lighting in high-traffic areas.
4. Add extra lighting in areas that are dark.
5. Paint the edges of stairs to identify steps.
Question 5Which of the following statements describing dental care for the elderly population is correct?
A) Losing one's teeth is considered a normal part of the aging process.
B) Clients who are edentulous no longer need to see dentists for regular checkups.
C) Regular dental examinations can prevent tooth loss and correct bite misalignments, thus improving the elderly client's ability to chew healthful foods.
D) Oral malignancies seldom occur during the elder years so oral examinations are of low priority.
Question 6Which statement should the nurse emphasize when teaching a patient with neuropathy from diabetes?
1. Set water heater at 120F.
2. Avoid hand and foot massages.
3. Use a mirror to inspect feet daily.
4. Increase medication for pain as necessary.
Question 7Interventions to improve client problems related to xerostomia include
A) chewing regular chewing gum.
B) discouraging the use of oral mouth rinses.
C) placing a dehumidifier in the home environment.
D) avoiding foods that are difficult to chew or swallow.
Question 8To control dental plaque, it is recommended that a client brush the teeth and gums
A) twice daily for 3 to 4 minutes with a medium- to hard-bristled toothbrush.
B) at bedtime for 1 minute with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
C) twice daily using a soft-bristled toothbrush for 3 to 4 minutes.
D) three times a day for 3 to 4 minutes using a foam swab.
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