Compare how you viewed older adults at the start of this class to how you view them now. 

A 68-year-old patient who has been taking Prilosec for the past 5 years, follows a vegetarian diet, and has a history of gastric bypass surgery presents with fatigue and numbness in their hands and feet. Based on clinical judgment, what is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

What medications can add an additional risk for falls in the older adult

You are caring for an 80 year old patient who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. They are questioning the meaning of life and why this is happening to them. What is an appropriate response? 

An older adult with limited access to healthcare due to living in a rural area is at risk for poorer health outcomes. What is the best nursing intervention to improve access?

A 74-year-old patient with chronic insomnia is prescribed a benzodiazepine for sleep. What is the nurse’s primary safety concern for this patient?

During a communication workshop, the nurse explains that elderspeak may lead to which negative outcome?

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 During rounds, the patient appears withdrawn and irritable.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?