Author Question: An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility has experienced a gradual decline in physical ... (Read 95 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility has experienced a gradual decline in physical activity as dementia has progressed. How can the nurse who provides care for the resident best address activity the needs of this resident?

A) Teach the resident new activities that are likely to capture the resident's interest and match the resident's abilities.
B) Identify the resident's existing interests and integrate these into an activity regimen.
C) Focus on PROM in order to prevent the deleterious effects of inactivity.
D) Teach the resident about the potential risks of inactivity and how to seek out physical activity.

Question 2

As a result of cirrhosis of the liver, the patient's condition deteriorates and he slips into a hepatic coma. The nurse would anticipate increasing levels of:

a. Amylase
b. Ammonia
c. Thrombocytes
d. Bilirubin

sailorcrescent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Given the resident's cognitive deficits, familiar activities are likely to be of greater benefit than teaching new activities or putting the onus on the resident to find activities. Whenever possible, active exercise should not be wholly replaced with PROM exercises.

Answer to Question 2

B
Hepatic encephalopathy is a type of brain damage caused by liver disease and consequent ammonia intoxication. Ammonia is the breakdown product of protein.