A psychiatricmental health nurse is teaching a new nursing graduate about the specific skill set that nurses require to provide high-quality nursing care to older adults. Which of the following is the highest priority in this nursing role?
A) Differentiating normal, age-related changes from pathologic assessment findings
B) Teaching older adults how to accept their diminished social, economic, and family roles
C) Adopting a problem-based approach when assessing clients who are older than age 65
D) Deferring decision-making to younger family members while still acknowledging the older adult
Question 2
Viola is a 72-year-old woman who sees four different physicians for her medical problems: a gastroenterologist, cardiologist, a primary care physician, and a psychologist.
Which of the following health promotion activities would be the highest priority for Viola?
A) Establish one physician to oversee all medications for compatibility.
B) Ensure that the gastroenterologist assesses Tammy's ability to absorb medications.
C) Ensure that the psychologist is aware of over-the-counter medication taken by Tammy.
D) Ensure the cardiologist and psychologist discuss appropriate medications for Tammy.
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