To treat dyspnea at end of life, the nurse would expect to give which of the following medications?
a. Codeine
b. Oxycontin
c. Morphine
d. Lasix
Question 2A nurse assessing an older client discovers that the client has become lethargic and confused over the past few hours. Which of the other observations made by the nurse during the assessment are consistent with a state of dehydration?
A) tenting on the forearm
B) temperature 98.8F, orally
C) long tongue furrows
D) weight gain
Question 3Which nursing action indicates that medication reconciliation for an older patient is incomplete?
1. Medications prescribed by physicians were the focus.
2. Medications were identified, verified, and compared with the physician's orders.
3. All medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins, were reviewed.
4. Medication reconciliation occurred when the patient was transferred to another care area.
Question 4Using the Five Wishes with patients at end of life is beneficial because:
a. it allows them to make their desires more specifically known
b. it tells their wishes for their family after death
c. it tells the five things that are most important to them
d. none of the above
Question 5The nurse is teaching a patient and his family about medication safety. Which of the following statements should not be included in the teaching?
a. With older adults, the general rule for medications is start low and go slow.
b. The more medications a person takes, the greater the risk of interactions and side effects.
c. Medicare covers all medications for Seniors.
d. Medication regimens may often be enhanced by lifestyle modifications that also address the individual's health.
Question 6Nutrients that are routinely considered for supplementation in the older adult are
A) the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
B) iron and folic acid.
C) calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
D) zinc and vitamin C.
Question 7In describing the benefits of hospice to a dying older patient's family, the nurse correctly states that hospice care may include:
a. counseling services
b. medical supplies
c. social services
d. all of the above
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