Author Question: An older adult patient who has been seen at a neighborhood clinic for years tells the nurse that he ... (Read 131 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older adult patient who has been seen at a neighborhood clinic for years tells the nurse that he will be moving to live with his son in a neighboring state. The nurse impacts the patient's health and wellness the most therapeutically when stating

a. Be sure to reestablish with a health care provider as soon as you get settled.
b. You seem to have a good relationship with your son; I'm sure this will be a good move.
c. You need to continue to be compliant with your plan of care regardless of where you live.
d. Moving often causes temporary sleep disturbances, so stick to your evening rou-tine.

Question 2

A nurse works with a patient who is malnourished. What lab value does the nurse assess for the most up-to-date information on the patient's status?

a. Albumin
b. Prealbumin
c. Transferrin
d. Total iron

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Relocation often causes sleep disturbances as the person adjusts to a new environment. Main-taining an established evening routine will help the patient sleep better. The other statements do not affect sleep.

Answer to Question 2

B
Prealbumin has a half-life of 2 to 3 days, so it is the most accurate measure of the patient's cur-rent status. Albumin's half-life is 21 days; transferrin's half-life is 8 to10 days. Total iron does not indicate current nutritional status as accurately as the others.