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Jkov05

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Which of the following is a true statement about skin care for older adults?
 
  a. A licensed practical nurse is qualified to care for the feet of a patient with diabetes.
  b. Onychomycosis is quickly eradicated with antifungal creams or powders.
  c. A ram's-horn nail should be cut to give a smooth, rounded edge.
  d. Maintaining oral hydration may reduce the incidence of xerosis.

Question 2

Which assessment tool(s) is (are) the most comprehensive exam of an older adult's func-tional status?
 
  a. Katz Index
  b. Fulmer SPICES
  c. The Functional APGAR Evaluation Tool
  d. The Older American's Resources and Services (OARS) instrument


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Oral hydration and lubrication will decrease the incidence of xerosis. Only a registered nurse who has special training, a nurse practitioner, or a podiatrist should perform diabetic foot care. The treatment of onychomycosis is difficult because of the limited blood supply to the nails. Oral medications are expensive and toxic. A toenail should be cut flat across. Rounding can lead to ingrown toenails.

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A Incorrect. The Katz Index is a basic assessment tool that evaluates most meas-ures of activities of daily living.
B Incorrect. The Fulmer SPICES assessment tool is shorter than OARS and less comprehensive.
C Incorrect. The Functional APGAR Evaluation Tool does not exist.
D Correct. OARS tool evaluates an older adult's ability, disability, and capacity in terms of social resources, economic resources, physical health, mental health, and ability to perform activities of daily living.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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