This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse assesses an elderly patient. The nurse should complete the Geriatric Depression Scale if the ... (Read 76 times)

rmenurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 513
on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse assesses an elderly patient. The nurse should complete the Geriatric Depression Scale if the patient answers which question affirmatively.
 
  a. Would you say your mood is often sad?
  b. Are you having any trouble with your memory?
  c. Have you noticed an increase in your alcohol use?
  d. Do you often experience moderate to severe pain?

Question 2

A new nurse asks, My elderly patient has Lewy body disease. What should I do about assessing for pain? Select the best response from the nurse manager.
 
  a. Ask the patient's family if they think the patient is experiencing pain.
  b. Use a visual analog scale to help the patient determine the presence and severity of pain.
  c. There are special scales for assessing patients with dementia. Let's review how to use them.
  d. The perception of pain is diminished by this type of dementia. Focus your assessment on the patient's mental status.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

medine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Feeling low may be a symptom of depression. Low moods occurring with regularity should signal the need for further assessment for other symptoms of depression. The other options do not focus on mood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Lewy body disease is a form of dementia. There are special scales to assess the presence and severity of pain in patients with dementia. The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale evaluates breathing, negative vocalizations, body language, and consolability. A patient with dementia would be unable to use a visual analog scale. The family may be able to help the nurse gain perspective about the pain, but this strategy alone is inadequate. The other distracters are myths.


rmenurse

  • Member
  • Posts: 513
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

tandmlomax84

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
Teaching an illterate patient Teaching an illterate patient
Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient. Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely. Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.
Complete the following production chart and plot the points. Complete the following production chart and plot the points.
Video: Fractures Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library