Author Question: Which of the following factors should a nurse prioritize when planning the care of older adults? ... (Read 32 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following factors should a nurse prioritize when planning the care of older adults?

A) The high prevalence of mental impairment among the elderly
B) The diversity of the older adult population
C) The fact that most older people live below the poverty line
D) The lack of family support that is the norm among the elderly

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older patient with right-sided paralysis who is confined to a wheelchair. Which health promotion intervention should the nurse include in this patient's care plan?

A) Monitor intake and output
B) Measure vital signs every 8 hours
C) Perform range-of-motion exercises to the right arm
D) Encourage deep-breathing exercises three times per day

catron30 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Individuals aged 65 years and older vary widely in their health status, interest, cultural backgrounds, and health care needs. The population is not generally impaired mentally. Also, only 15 live below the poverty level. The majority live in a household with a spouse or other family member.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse needs to identify interventions to promote respiratory activity with this patient. Encouraging deep-breathing exercises three times a day would promote this patient's respiratory health. Range-of-motion exercises will not promote this patient's respiratory health. Monitoring intake and output and measuring vital signs will not promote this patient's respiratory health.