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A home health nurse is visiting with patients for the day. Most of the patients are elderly people, being cared for in their home by family members. As part of a cultural assessment, the nurse must also discuss
 
  A. Caregiver stress and burnout
  B. Financial responsibilities
  C. Mental status changes
  D. Expected needs over the coming year

Question 2

A nurse is performing an admissions assessment on a 93-year-old woman with abdominal pain. The woman is unable to remember certain facts about her medical history or current medications. How should the nurse proceed?
 
  A. Document her as slightly forgetful, consistent with age.
  B. Inform the physician about her declining mental status.
  C. Speak with the woman's family about whether this is normal for her.
  D. Speak with the physician about ordering medication for dementia.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C





 

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