Ati nurs 528 med surg proctored exam (geatrics)

Mrs. Thompson, an 82-year-old woman recently admitted to a long-term care facility, has become withdrawn since the loss of her spouse. She expresses feelings of hopelessness and frequently asks, "Why

A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is made based on the presence of which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is educating an otherwise healthy older adult with diabetes mellitus about diabetes treatment goals. Which of the following does the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student preparing a presentation on arthritis knows that differences between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include what? (Select All that Apply.)

Which of the following manifestations would a nurse expect in a 70 year old patient who has advanced osteoarthritis?

A nurse is involved in primary prevention activities related to the promotion of respiratory health. The nurse is involved in which of the following activities? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is educating a group of older adults on the impact of lifestyle changes on hypertension. The nurse includes which of the following in the education? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult with suspected Parkinson's disease has a "challenge test" performed in order to confirm the diagnosis. The nurse understands that a "challenge test" will demonstrate which of the follow

You, as a nurse, suspect that your next door neighbor, an older woman, is a victim of elder abuse by her daughter. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to do in this situation?

Which option is an example of elder exploitation?

Asthma is often underdiagnosed in older adults because:

When acting as a fictive kin, in which activity will a paid caregiver engage?

A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for an 89 year old woman who was brought to the hospital by her daughter for a fracture of the right arm. The woman is wheelchair dependent and liv

Mrs. Hernandez, a 67-year-old woman with congestive heart failure (CHF), has lived with her condition for several years. Initially diagnosed after a hospital stay for shortness of breath, she responde

Differences in the presentation of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Dementia with Lewy bodies (dlb) are: (Select all that apply.)

You are planning an educational session on osteoporosis to be given at a senior center. Which of the following should be discussed as preventive measures for osteoporosis?

Which of the following statements made by a family caregiver would a nurse consider most indicative of elder abuse?

The initial step to affect the safe management of mild to moderate acute pain that has not been controlled with over the counter medications is to:

A nurse is caring for an older adult who is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient is prescribed oral medication for diabetes. The nurse can expect that which of the following medications is pres

Two older residents of a long term care facility are engaged in a romantic relationship. The residents are both cognitively intact. A nurse finds the two residents engaging in sexual activity. The res

An older adult with gastric cancer with bone metastases is being discharged from the hospital after beginning a regimen of opioid analgesics to control the metastatic pain. What should be included in

You are teaching an older adult who is experiencing an acute attack of gout. Which of the following should you include in the teaching?

Thinking about the older population, which of the following complications are associated with microvascular damage in people with diabetes? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse practitioner is caring for a 90-year-old adult with asthma who has comorbid dementia and severe osteoarthritis in the hands. The nurse practitioner considers inhaled medications to manage the

Symptoms of HIV are often under recognized in older adults because: