Author Question: What special precautions should the nurse take during the physical exam of an 86-year-old woman? ... (Read 88 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What special precautions should the nurse take during the physical exam of an 86-year-old woman?

a. Weigh the patient carefully without clothing.
b. Prevent the patient from becoming chilled during the examination.
c. Give fluids before the examination.
d. Elevate the patient's head while she is lying in a supine position.

Question 2

The 94-year-old woman has come to the health assessment interview with her 70-year-old daughter, who answers all the interview questions for her mother. What response by the nurse would be the most effective?

a. Say, I'm speaking to your mother. Please let her answer for herself.
b. Continue to interact with the daughter to facilitate completion of the interview.
c. Look directly at the patient and say, Mrs. Smith, now I'd like to hear from you about your health.
d. Document that all answers to the interview came from a third party.

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Because of loss of subcutaneous fat and lower metabolism, the older adult has altered thermoregulation. Care should be taken to prevent chilling during the physical examination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Directly addressing the older adult cues the patient and family member that the responses are expected from the patient.