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dmcintosh · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following should the nurse assess regarding an elderly client's ability to adhere to a prescribed medication regime? (Select all that apply.)

1. Average hours of sleep each night
2. Using medications prescribed for themselves
3. Taking full doses and not cutting doses in half
4. Sufficient funds to purchase prescriptions
5. Total caloric intake each day
6. Recreational activities

Question 2

Which of the following assessment techniques can the nurse use to determine if a client is experiencing hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply.)

1. Allen test
2. Chvostek's sign
3. Percussion of the abdomen
4. Auscultation of the lungs
5. Trousseau's sign
6. Palpation of the neck

emily12345 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4
When assessing an elderly client's ability to adhere to a prescribed medication regime, the nurse should assess if the client is using medications prescribed for themselves and not someone else; if the client is taking a full dose of the medication and not cutting a dose in half or taking the medication every other day to cut the costs; and if the client has sufficient funds to purchase the prescribed medications. Average hours of sleep each night, total caloric intake each day, and recreational activities do not need to be assessed to determine if an elderly client is able to adhere to a prescribed medication regime.

Answer to Question 2

2, 5
Trousseau's sign is assessed by inflating a blood pressure cuff for up to 4 minutes and assessing for hand spasms as a sign of hypocalcemia. Chvostek's sign is done by tapping on the facial nerve and assessing for a spasm of the facial muscle on the same side as evidence of hypocalcemia. The Allen's test, percussion of the abdomen, auscultation of the lungs, and palpation of the neck are not performed specifically for hypocalcemia.