A patient's toenails are brittle and thick. What other assessment should the nurse be sure to include?
a. Respiratory sounds
b. Pedal pulses
c. History of gout
d. Intake of dietary calcium
Question 2The older adult complains of multiple bruises on his extremities. What are the marks the result of?
a. Arteriosclerotic changes in the vessels
b. Prolonged clotting time
c. Fragility of capillary walls
d. Reduction of subcutaneous fat
Question 3The nurse explains that a decrease in estrogen and __________ are responsible for the changes in the female reproductive system.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Question 4What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask in order to assess sexual function? (Select all that apply.)
a. How many alcoholic beverages do you drink a day?
b. What over-the-counter and prescription medications do you take?
c. How often do you engage in sexual activity?
d. Have you had any recent health problems?
e. When do you see your significant other?
Question 5What constraints may prevent an older widow from engaging in sexual activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Older women outnumber older adult men by 4:1.
b. There is an expectation that men should initiate contact.
c. Display of sexual interest is considered improper.
d. Older women do not desire sexual expression.
e. Older women associate sexual activity with marriage.
Question 6The nurse is conducting an admission assessment with an older adult. What can affect sexual function? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increasing age
b. Grief
c. Illness
d. Religion
e. Physical changes
Question 7What are factors that can impede marriage between older adults? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disapproval of children
b. Financial loss in case of remarriage
c. Concerns about chronic illness with either partner
d. The lack of opportunity for sexual expression outside of marriage
e. Religious and personal values that inhibit cohabitation
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