Geriatric assessments can be challenging for the FNP due to the delay of recognition and/or reporting of symptoms by patients.  Which of the following describes what can be used by FNP to help address this differential? 

Physiological changes of aging and multiple comorbidities influence the dying process. The growing acceptance of hospice and palliative care is creating a more natural dying experience. Which of the following is true regarding the process of death?

Question 5 A patient sees the FNP for a post-hospitalization follow-up and presents new concerns about a change in functional status. Which of the following should the FNP do? Select the BEST answer.  

  While conducting a health assessment, the FNP asks about the three pillars of food security. This includes which of the following?

  While conducting a health assessment, the FNP asks about the three pillars of food security. This includes which of the following?

Question 25 Your next patient is 90-year-old woman who has a daytime caregiver. Her daughter stays with her during the evening and night time. The daughter suspects her mother is being abused. Which of the following statements would be LEAST likely to confirm this for the FNP?

Pain that is penetrating and colicky is indicative of which urological disorder?

Older adults have an increase in body fat and a decrease in lean muscle mass. This leads to which change in nutritional health?

Physiological changes of aging and multiple comorbidities influence the dying process. The growing acceptance of hospice and palliative care is creating a more natural dying experience. Which of the following is true regarding the process of death?

Question 27 Your next patient is an 89-year-old patient who was recently diagnosed with pneumonia, was admitted to the hospital and was bedridden for 1 week. He is presenting with dysuria, increased frequency, urgency, suprapubic tenderness accompanied by fever, and increased confusion. Based on his recent history, which of the following conditions may be developing?