Ati nurs 528 med surg proctored exam (geatrics)

An older woman tearfully tells a nurse, "I must buy my neighbor all of his groceries, or he will not drive me to the store or the doctor." This is an example of which type of elder mistreatment?

An older patient asks a nurse: "I went to my diabetes doctor, and everything was stable. The nurse practitioner spent the entire time teaching me about decreasing my risks of heart disease. It seemed

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to assess spiritual distress in an older adult?

Which statement made by a nurse regarding a resident of a long-term care facility requires follow-up by the nurse manager?

Which of the following reactions to the loss of a spouse or long term partner is a unique example of older adult male bereavement?

Which statements made by a couple who have recently retired support the nurse's evaluation that the transition to retirement has been a successful one? (Select all that apply.)

After retiring from a successful career, Mr. Jones devotes his time to mentoring underprivileged youth in his community. He says his greatest joy now comes not from personal achievements, but from hel

Mr. Davis, an 85-year-old widower with mild cognitive impairment, has recently moved in with his daughter, Linda, and her family. While Linda wants to ensure her father is safe and cared for, tensions

What intervention should a nurse implement when an older male diagnosed with dementia is observed masturbating in the unit's dayroom?

You are preparing a presentation on arthritis. You know the differences between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include that: (Select all that apply.)

An older adult who was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation asks a nurse, "I feel fine. I have no symptoms at all with this heart problem, yet I am now on a blood thinner medication, which I understand

An older client who was recently admitted to the subacute setting after having a knee replacement is very anxious and refuses to get out of bed, stating that it is too painful. Which intervention will

A nurse is caring for an older adult who is in the pre-trajectory phase of the Chronic Illness Trajectory. The nurse knows that this phase is characterized by which of the following:

The partner of a client comments, "Our sex life will certainly suffer now that he's had a heart attack." Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response?

Why is addressing a patient's spiritual needs important in holistic nursing care?

You are planning a health education on chronic illnesses for a group of seniors in the community. When deciding upon which illnesses to focus upon, you know that which of the following are the most co

A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will best evaluated the management plan prescribed for this client?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a person who has achieved self-actualization, according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

The major difference in the diagnosis of chronic disease between younger adults and older adults is that:

When assessing the lower extremities of an older adult and noted is a small ulcer between the person's great toe and second toe. The ulcer has well-defined edges and there is no bleeding; however, the

You are caring for an older adult with cognitive impairment who recently had hip surgery. You assess the client for pain. You would suspect that the client is in pain when the client demonstrates whic

An older adult is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse knows that this diagnosis is made on the presence of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing an older adult's respiratory status. Which of the following are normal age-related changes in the respiratory system? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are common age-related changes in the endocrine system? Select all that apply:

The pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)