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09madisonrousseau09

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A nurse manager institutes the Fulmer Spices Framework as part of the routine assessment of older adults in the hospital. The nursing staff assesses for which factors? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Confusion
  b. Evidence of abuse
  c. Incontinence
  d. Problems with behavior
  e. Sleep disorders

Question 2

A nurse working with older adults assesses them for common potential adverse medication effects. For what does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Dehydration
  c. Mania
  d. Urinary incontinence
  e. Weakness


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jesse.fleming

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
SPICES stands for sleep disorders, problems with eating or feeding, incontinence, confusion, and evidence of falls.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Common adverse medication effects include constipation/impaction, dehydration, and weakness. Mania and incontinence are not among the common adverse effects, although urinary retention is.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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