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wrbasek0

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A nurse assessing an older client discovers that the client has become lethargic and confused over the past few hours. Which of the other observations made by the nurse during the assessment are consistent with a state of dehydration?
 
  A) tenting on the forearm
  B) temperature 98.8F, orally
  C) long tongue furrows
  D) weight gain

Question 2

Which nursing action indicates that medication reconciliation for an older patient is incomplete?
 
  1. Medications prescribed by physicians were the focus.
  2. Medications were identified, verified, and compared with the physician's orders.
  3. All medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins, were reviewed.
  4. Medication reconciliation occurred when the patient was transferred to another care area.



welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Medication reconciliation is a process that involves verification of all medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins that a patient takes, not just medication prescribed by a physician.



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