Author Question: An 81-year-old resident of an intermediate care facility has been assessed and the nurse believes ... (Read 35 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An 81-year-old resident of an intermediate care facility has been assessed and the nurse believes that a move to a skilled nursing facility may be justified. What aspect of the resident's health would warrant a move to a skilled nursing facility?

A) The resident has been referred to the Visiting Nurses' Association.
B) The resident's husband of many decades recently died.
C) The resident has been prescribed oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke.
D) The resident has developed pressure ulcers on the backs of her heals.

Question 2

A laboratory test of a client's urine indicates the presence of pus in the urine. Which of the following health problems should the nurse document?

A) Hematuria
B) Pyuria
C) Glycosuria
D) Ketonuria

Kedrick2014 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Conditions that require active medical treatment, such as pressure ulcers, may warrant a move to skilled nursing facility. The death of a spouse, involvement of the VNA or use of anticoagulants would not normally justify this move.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The term pyuria refers to the presence of pus in the urine. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, glycosuria is the presence of glucose in the urine, and ketonuria indicates that the urine contains ketones.