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The nurse is preparing an older widowed patient with several chronic illnesses for discharge to home. The nurse addresses the primary nursing outcome for this patient when
 
  a. assuring the patient that social services will arrange for help with medical ex-penses.
  b. arranging for in-home assistance in areas of activities of daily living (ADLs) and nursing care as needed.
  c. educating the patient regarding the safety risks caused by these conditions.
  d. identifying barriers to ensure adherence to the prescribed drug therapies.

Question 2

The nurse assesses which patient as being at the highest risk for poisoning related to mixing garden chemicals?
 
  a. The patient who has Parkinson disease with hand tremors
  b. The patient who has low vision or uses magnifying glasses
  c. The patient who has hearing impairment or wears hearing aid
  d. The patient who has osteoarthritis or using a wheeled walker



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Answer to Question 1

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A key role for the nurse caring for an older adult with a chronic condition is to help the patient achieve optimal physical and psychosocial health. Staying adherent with drug therapy can help achieve this outcome. Payment through a third party is not guaranteed. In-home assistance may or may not be needed. Education is always needed but is not the priority for achieving optimal wellness.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient with hand tremors is at greatest risk because of the potential for inaccurate mixing and spillage.



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