An older patient is admitted for bacterial pneumoni
a. The only abnormal assessment values include a heart rate of 102 beats per minute, slight cyanosis of the nail beds, and mild confusion. The patient's daughter questions the possibility of pneumonia stating, He isn't coughing or having any difficulty breathing. The nurse responds most appropriately by saying:
a. We are lucky to determine the problem in its early stage.
b. Respiratory problems develop only after the infection is well established.
c. People your dad's age often lack the muscular strength to cough.
d. Older adults frequently lack the typical signs of a respiratory infection.
Question 2The nurse knows that the most common causes of death in the older population result from which diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cerebrovascular disease
b. End-stage kidney disease
c. Heart disease
d. Cancer
e. Diabetes
Question 3According to which theory does cancer occur as a possible result of aging?
a. Radical theory
b. Error theory
c. Immunity theory
d. Pacemaker theory
Question 4An alert but disoriented older patient lives with family members. The home health nurse, being aware of the role of patient advocate, recognizes the obligation to report possible patient abuse based on
a. a family member stating, It's hard being a caregiver.
b. assessment showing bruises in the genital area.
c. observation of mild changes in orientation.
d. patient's report of always being hungry.
Question 5A patient residing in a long-term care facility has been experiencing restlessness and has often been found by nursing staff wandering in and out of other patients' rooms during the night
The nurse views the patient's PRN antipsychotic medication order as:
a. an appropriate intervention to help assure his safety.
b. an option to be used only when all other nondrug interventions prove ineffective.
c. inappropriate unless the physician is noti-fied and approves its use.
d. not an option because it should not be used to manage behaviors of this type.
Question 6To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful history assessment interview, the geriatric nurse first
a. asks whether the patient has any questions about the interview.
b. makes sure the interview area is comfort-able and private.
c. explains the reason for asking the ques-tions.
d. assures the patient that all answers will be kept confidential.
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