An 81-year-old resident of an assisted living facility has ...

[nramada]

An 81-year-old resident of an assisted living facility has mentioned to the nurse about her problems with nighttime muscle cramping, a problem that causes her significant pain. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest?
 
  A) Transdermal medication to provide overnight relief from the cramps.
  B) Use of a cane or walker to reduce demand on muscles during the day.
  C) Scheduling exercise and activity during the early evening.
  D) Passive stretching of the limbs; keeping the extremities warm at night.

Question 2

The nurse ensures that conflicting treatments are not prescribed for an elderly patient. What responsibility is he or she fulfilling for the client?
 
  A) Education
  B) Coordination
  C) Coaching
  D) Counseling

[stillxalice]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Stretching and warmth are noted to aid in the management of cramps, while evening exercise may exacerbate the problem and a cane or walker is likely unnecessary and ineffective. Transdermal medications for the treatment of cramps are not noted to be a treatment option.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Although all are health challengerelated needs for the elderly, preventing conflicting treatments requires coordination among several health care providers.