The nurse assesses an older postoperative client and determines constipation is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. A goal for this nursing diagnosis is
A) knowing the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation.
B) decreasing the frequency of pain medication.
C) evacuating a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress.
D) drinking at least 1,500 ml of noncaffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day.
Question 2
The aging eye shows all of the following changes except:
a. better ability to focus on near objects
b. decreased lens accommodation
c. decreased peripheral vision
d. presbyopia
Approaches for gathering an older adult assessment
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Bolts and screws have many different heads. The head determines what tool is needed.
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations