During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient is ...

[lidoalex]

During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient is demonstrating signs of frailty. What assistance will the nurse identify as helpful to the patient in the home? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Socialization
  2. Meal preparation
  3. Resources for daily care
  4. Home maintenance and safety
  5. Transportation to healthcare appointments

Question 2

Shingles in the older adult
 
  A) results from reactivation of a herpes simplex virus.
  B) is seldom painful.
  C) should be treated with antibiotics.
  D) is manifested by vesicular lesions along spinal nerves.

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: Socialization is not considered a major area of focus for the older frail patient.

Answer to Question 2

D

[lidoalex]

Gracias!

[alexanderhamilton]

Excellent