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An older adult female patient presents in the emergency department (ED) with a fever and newly developed incontinence.
 
  The patient denies pain on urination but states, I feel like I have to go more often and I don't always make it to the toilet on time. Based on this data, which nursing action is the priority for this patient?
  1) Checking reflexes
  2) Assessing for flank pain
  3) Inspecting the perineum
  4) Assessing the rectum

Question 2

During the health history, an older adult patient has difficulty answering the questions. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
 
  1) Ask a family member for the answers.
  2) Speak louder and face the patient.
  3) Speak more slowly and wait for a response.
  4) Use a written questionnaire.


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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3



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