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jwb375

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Which statement about aging provides the best rationale for focused assessment of older adult patients?
 
  a. Older adults are often socially isolated and lonely.
  b. As people age, they become more rigid in their thinking.
  c. The majority of older adults sleep more than 12 hours per day.
  d. The senses of vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell decline with age.

Question 2

A 75-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. After an introduction at the beginning of the interview, the nurse should:
 
  a. initiate a neurologic assessment.
  b. ask if the patient can hear clearly as the nurse speaks.
  c. suggest that the patient lie down in a darkened room for a few minutes.
  d. administer medication to relieve the patient's pain before performing the assessment.



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cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Only the correct answer is true and cues the nurse to assess carefully the sensory functions of the older adult patient. The incorrect options are myths about aging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Before proceeding, the nurse should assess the patient's ability to hear questions. Impaired hearing could lead to inaccurate answers. The nurse should not administer medication (an intervention) until after the assessment is complete.




jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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