For which reasons is a frail older patient more at risk for poor ...

[stevenposner]

For which reasons is a frail older patient more at risk for poor treatment outcomes in an acute care setting? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Nosocomial infections
  2. Iatrogenesis of therapeutic interventions
  3. Diagnoses of vague symptoms and problems
  4. Assessment of the effects of acute illness on diagnosed chronic illnesses

Question 2

The nurse is planning to use the Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP) to assess an older patient's risk for developing problems while hospitalized for an acute illness.
 
  Which areas are used to assess risk?
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Age
  2. Manual dexterity
  3. Cognitive function
  4. Ability to self-feed
  5. Independence with ADLs

[Jadwiga9]

Answer to Question 1

1,2
Rationale: Nosocomial infections are considered complications of hospitalizations and can contribute to poor treatment outcomes in a frail older patient.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,5
Rationale: The HARP uses age to help determine an older patient's risk for problems while hospitalized.