Author Question: During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient is demonstrating signs of frailty. What ... (Read 72 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

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