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older adults as a Target population

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Which patient does the nurse identify as old-old? 87-year-old
Which statement made by a 75-year old patient requires further nursing assessment? “It seems like all of my close friends have serious health problems.”
What is the appropriate nursing response when an older adult patient says, “I really like potato chips and chocolate”? “This is a normal change in sensitivity that comes with aging.”
Which patient statement regarding factors associated with normal gastrointestinal (GI) changes related to aging requires further nursing teaching? “I know that constipation is normal at my age.”
Which age-related change is considered normal and expected? Increased eye opacities
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “State of Aging and Health in America” publication, how often should an older adult receive the influenza vaccine? Annually
According to the Alzheimer’s Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “The Healthy Brain” initiative, what function does a Competent Workforce serve? -Know how to care for those with cognitive impairment. -Translate research about cognitive function and impairment into practice. -Research topics associated with cognitive function and impairment.
Which interventions reflect helping a patient get up to date on clinical preventive services? -Administering the influenza vaccine -Administering the pneumococcal vaccine
Which intervention does the nurse use to address an older adult’s auditory sensory impairment? Speak in a deep voice
Avoid stimulants and caffeine Nervous System
Teach about how to avoid falls Musculoskeletal system
Educate about methods of infection prevention Endocrine system
Encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration Renal system
If on blood thinners, teach how to avoid excessive bruising Integumentary system
Which intervention is appropriate if the nurse suspects that an older adult has multiple psychosocial stressors? Attempt to solve each problem independently.
Which action reflects secondary prevention for an older adult patient? Assisting with a routine PAP smear procedure
Created by: Lightnning54
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