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jCorn1234

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The nurse shows an understanding of the prevalent health concerns specific to the older adult client when the nurse:
 
  1. Discusses the need for proper lightingespecially at nightto minimize the risk of falls.
  2. Assesses amount and frequency of the client's alcohol consumption patterns.
  3. Assesses the client's orientation to time, place, and person, as well as short-term memory.
  4. Discusses the client's views on long-term residential care if the need arises.
  5. Asks the client to name and provide the reason for each medication he is currently taking.

Question 2

The nurse shows an appropriate understanding of the health promotion needs of an older adult client when:
 
  1. Offering to arrange a pneumococcal vaccine for a client turning 60 years old.
  2. Assessing the 62-year-old client for situational depression.
  3. Discussing smoking cessation classes with a 64-year-old.
  4. Asking a 78-year-old client whether he had his cholesterol tested within the last 3 years.
  5. Measuring the 79-year-old client's height and weight.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Healthcare problems of the older adult population include risk for injuries, especially from falls.
Rationale 2: Healthcare problems of the older adult population include alcohol abuse/misuse.
Rationale 3: Healthcare problems of the older adult include dementia.
Rationale 4: While discussing such plans might become necessary, it is not considered a health problem topic for general discussion.
Rationale 5: Healthcare problems of the older adult population include drug abuse/misuse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,5
Rationale: Appropriate health promotion practices would encourage such a vaccine for the client 65 years of age or older.




jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


lcapri7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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