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james0929

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A community nurse is working with a family that consists of a middle-aged adult, an older parent with dementia, and two school-aged children. Which assessment by the nurse is most important for this family?
 
  a. Stress-relieving methods
  b. Child care arrangements
  c. Functional ability of the older adult
  d. Knowledge of health screening needs

Question 2

A nurse reads on a patient's chart that she has sarcopenia. What assessment does the nurse perform to confirm this?
 
  a. Mini-mental state exam
  b. Tests of muscle strength
  c. Gait and balance
  d. Vision and hearing


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Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Burnout can occur when caring for an older adult with dementia because their needs are great without lessening over time. Caring for both an older adult and school-aged children (often called the sandwich phenomenon or generation) adds even more stress. The priority assessment for this family is methods used to reduce stress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sarcopenia means loss of tissue. Muscle tissue and muscle mass both tend to decrease starting in the 30s. The nurse assesses muscle strength to get information about possible sarcopenia in this patient. Tests of cognition, gait and balance, and sensory perception are not related.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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