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jparksx

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Which assessment findings does the nurse recognize as being a normal part of aging for an older patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Nocturia
  2. Delayed urination
  3. Less frequent voiding
  4. New onset urinary incontinence
  5. Decreased urine specific gravity

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the graduate nurse in completing a plan of care for a newly admitted client. The client has a history of congestive heart failure and was admitted with shortness of breath.
 
  Upon admission the client stated that she did not have enough money to purchase her medications. Which of the following nursing diagnoses will be of the greatest initial importance when planning care?
  A) Activity intolerance related to shortness of breath
  B) Fatigue related to shortness of breath
  C) Ineffective management of therapeutic regime related to inability to purchase medications
  D) Fluid volume overload related to shortness of breath



kiamars2010

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Nocturia is a normal urinary change found in older people.

Answer to Question 2

D



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