The nurse is reviewing laboratory studies of an 85-year-old client admitted for pneumonia. The client has had a decrease in appetite and has not eaten well in the past few days.
The BUN is elevated but the creatinine clearance is within normal values. The nurse's assessment of this finding would indicate the need to
A) inform the physician of the BUN result.
B) assess urine output.
C) assess intake and output and dietary intake of protein.
D) monitor the client for medication side effects related to decreased excretion by the kidneys.
Question 2Clinically, Lewy body dementia (LBD) can be distinguished from Alzheimer's disease (AD) by:
a. motor symptoms in the early stage of LBD
b. visual halluincations in late LBC
c. fluctuating mental status as a feature of AD but not LBD
d. response of motor symptoms to dopaminergic agents
Question 3An older patient tells the nurse that alcohol is used occasionally to combat stress. The patient is a recent widow, retired, and admits to feeling worthless at times. The nurse realizes this patient is at risk for which health problem?
1. Suicide
2. Paranoia
3. Dementia
4. Liver failure
Question 4A 75-year-old client takes Digoxin for an irregular heart rhythm. Over the past week the client has had nausea and vomiting, and has not eaten in 2 days. The client now presents with weakness, bradycardia, and visual disturbances.
What laboratory tests would the nurse monitor for this client?
A) hemoglobin
B) serum electrolytes and therapeutic drug levels
C) urine analysis
D) calcium levels
Question 5The major causes of death in the older age group are heart disease, AIDS, and tuberculosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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