An older adult with presbycusis is having difficulty communicating with staff. During rounds, the patient appears withdrawn and irritable. Family members report the patient is increasingly frustrated and avoids social activities. What is the best nursing action?

A nursing student is participating in a social determinants of health simulation. What is the primary goal of this activity?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult with chronic insomnia. Which lifestyle modification should be emphasized?

An older adult with Parkinson’s disease experiences violent movements during sleep. What is the most likely sleep disorder?

An older adult with moderate dementia frequently reminisces about their childhood during conversations. What is the nurse’s best action?

An older adult with glaucoma reports sudden eye pain, blurred vision, and nausea. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is assessing an older adult with a complaint of frequent falls. The patient has poor peripheral vision and difficulty adapting to low light. Which age-related change is most likely contributing?

A nurse is caring for an older adult with chronic dry eyes due to age-related changes in tear production. The patient complains of persistent irritation and blurred vision. Despite using over-the-counter lubricating drops, symptoms persist. What is the nurse’s next best action?

A 79-year-old patient with diabetic retinopathy presents with sudden onset of blurred vision and eye pain. The nurse notes blood spots (dot hemorrhages) in the retina during the assessment. The patient’s blood glucose is elevated. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

What is the purpose of the Katz Index?