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lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse plans care for the older adult with the understanding that it is most important to:

1. Obtain a Social Services consult to help him deal with difficult financial situations.
2. Include him in care planning to promote their independence as much as possible.
3. Help him prepare for his upcoming death in order to be able to achieve acceptance.
4. Arrange for multiple opportunities to interact with others.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the common mild reactions to medications with a client, including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Urticaria
2. Pruritis
3. Lacrimal tearing
4. Anaphylaxis
5. Gastroenteritis

Kedrick2014 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: It is very important to elderly clients to maintain their independence and they should be included in all care planning to help them achieve this goal. Not all elderly clients have difficult financial situations. Preparation for death would not be planned unless there were a reason to anticipate that this is impending. Social opportunities are more important for the adolescent than for the elderly client, and not nearly as important as maintaining independence.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Urticaria is a localized rash which is generalized over the body