Author Question: Which focused assessment is supported when an older adult is diagnosed with HIV? a. Homan's Sign ... (Read 61 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which focused assessment is supported when an older adult is diagnosed with HIV?

a. Homan's Sign
b. Mini Mental Status Examination
c. Chvostek's Sign
d. Neurological Examination

Question 2

Which statement made by a client recently diagnosed with diverticular disease would indicate that she needs additional teaching regarding dietary considerations?

a. I will have to increase my daily fiber intake.
b. I'll have to give up eating right before I go to bed.
c. I need to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.
d. I should avoid drinking too much coffee.

randomguy133 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Older adults with HIV may also be at more risk for cognitive decline and may be misdiag-nosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) instead of AIDS - the actual problem. Homan's sign is an indicator of deep vein thrombosis; Chvostek's sign is a facial muscle twitch seen with hypomagnesemia, and a neurological exam is going to identify a cognitive deficient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Individuals with diverticular disease need to increase fiber to 25 to 30 grams per day, and drink 6 to 8 glasses of caffeine-free fluid per day. There is no need to avoid a bedtime snack.