Author Question: Which assessment findings does the nurse recognize as being a normal part of aging for an older ... (Read 62 times)

jparksx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library