Diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and vitamin B deficiencies may cause neurological damage leading to what condition?
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Diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and vitamin B deficiencies may cause neurological damage leading to what condition?
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When assessing an older male client, what are some issues that might put him at risk for dehydration? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following is a true statement concerning suicide among older adults?
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When teaching a client about foods that do not increase blood glucose, which should the nurse include?
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Pressure ulcers are defined as an injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue resulting from pressure or in combination with shear, usually over a bony prominence. As a nurse, what do you know you must do to prevent pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)
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An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility. Which of the following can be caused by physical restraints? (Select all that apply.)
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During an assessment, an older adult male client reports that he fell the night before. What should you follow up with? (Select all that apply.)
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Which are potential results of end-organ damage from chronic hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
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When an older female adult client complains of itching and pain and several days later shows you a rash, what do you realize she has?
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You notice that your older adult male client frequently knocks his arm or hand against door frames or chair backs and then develops a purpura. What do you advise your client to do? (Select all that apply.)
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An older adult client had hip replacement surgery 1 day ago, and the nurse thinks that the client is also demonstrating dementia. Which client assessment does the nurse use to determine whether this client is experiencing pain?
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The gerontological nurse collaborates with the wound care team about an older client who has an ulcer. How is this nurse demonstrating leadership in the care of older people?
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The nurse identifies which of the following interventions in the treatment of fungal infections? (Select all that apply.)
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When assessing your client who has a history of falls, you should pay particular attention to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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An older adult diagnosed with heart failure (HF) reports increasing dyspnea over 2 days. Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine whether the client has adhered to prescribed therapy? (Select all that apply.)
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When educating a client on the use of an adjuvant medication, which statement best demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of this therapy?
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An older aphasic client has severe osteoarthritis, bilateral contractures of the lower extremities, and a stage IV pressure ulcer. The nurse practitioner prescribes analgesic medications to be administered around-the-clock, with as-needed doses to be administered as appropriate. What observation by the nurse would indicate that the pain regimen is effective? (Select all that apply.)
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Your second older adult female client has been experiencing some problems with urinary incontinence. You suggest that she document which of the following in a “bladder/voiding diary”? (Select all that apply.)
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According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a priority, addressing goals to improve dental health. Identify the correct dental health goals for older adults. (Select all that apply.)
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How is the term “health disparity” best defined?
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