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

Author Question: Which gerontological organization had a significant influence on the care of older adults? a. ... (Read 33 times)

neverstopbelieb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jul 11, 2018
Which gerontological organization had a significant influence on the care of older adults?
 
  a. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
  b. John Hartford Foundation
  c. Medicare
  d. Mutual of Omaha Insurance

Question 2

An older male adult who had a gastric resection states that he wants to ambulate but the osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees causes too much pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the amount of walking this man performs?
 
  a. Encourage pain medication around-the-clock.
  b. Instruct him to rest until the pain disappears.
  c. Suggest taking pain medication before walking.
  d. Collaborate with health care provider to provide a walker.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

blfontai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The most significant influence in enhancing gerontological nursing has been the work of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation. The foun-dation seeks to shape the quality of the nation's health care for older Americans by promoting geriatric nursing excellence to both the nursing profession and the larger health care community. Initiatives in nursing education, nursing practice, nursing research, and nursing policy include enhancing geriatrics in nursing education programs through curricular reform and faculty devel-opment and the development of nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. AARP is a foun-dation that helps struggling seniors by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today. Medicare is a national social insurance program, administered by the U.S. federal government since 1965, that guarantees access to health insurance for Americans ages 65 years and older and younger people with disabilities. Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 mutual insur-ance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. Around-the-clock medication can be necessary; however, if the patient can sleep uninterrupted by pain, awakening to take pain medication is un-necessary. Long-acting pain medication or twice-daily administration of selected analgesics can offer an effective pain management strategy.
B Incorrect. Inactivity tends to exacerbate the pain of OA; instead, the nurse re-commends a balance of rest and exercise.
C Correct. The nurse suggests taking the pain medication before walking to pro-vide relief during the time when the pain occurs. In addition, if the patient pre-medicates, the analgesic effect is likely to last long enough to benefit the patient for any pain after walking.
D Incorrect. A walker is not indicated and will not alleviate any pain in the knees because it is intended to provide stability for ambulation.


neverstopbelieb

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

laurnthompson

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Leininger's Culutral Care Theory Leininger's Culutral Care Theory
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010 The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
Young adults with low levels of parental support report significantly better scores on measures of ... Young adults with low levels of parental support report significantly better scores on measures of ...
When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster
Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults
Cooperative Care: A pair of Caspian terns cooperate in caring for their chick. Cooperative Care: A pair of Caspian terns cooperate in caring for their chick.
Video: Types of Transport - Uniport, Antiport and Symport (Glucose and Na+K+ Transporters)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library