A nurse is caring for a client with several medications. Part of the normal aging process is a decline in renal function. This is indicative of which phenomenon related to this change?

A nurse prepares to administer scheduled medications to a new resident with mild non-Alzheimer-type dementia. Which type of medication should the nurse administer without concern of worsening delirium?

A 78 year-old man has received a recent diagnosis of community–acquired pneumonia. The nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record. Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect a pathological process rather than a normal, age related respiratory change?

A gerontological nurse is providing care to several older adult clients. On which client’s plan of care would the nurse most likely include teaching of Kegal exercises?

A nurse assesses the pain of an older adult. Which finding indicates the presences of persistent pain?

While discussing sexual behavior at a sex and aging seminar, one older adult states, “No condoms for me; I can’t get pregnant!” Which response is most appropriate?

A nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has diminished gag reflex secondary to decreased muscle tone from aging. Diagnostic studies reveal delayed esophageal emptying. For what condition would the nurse’s priority assessment  be on this client?  

After relocating to the nursing home 6 weeks ago, an older adult receives a diagnosis of depression. What intervention should the nurse implement to address the diagnosis?

A gerontological nurse who works in a public health setting has limited funding for initiatives. Which initiative is most likely to result in better outcomes for the older adults who participate?

Answer Question 3. Place the answer in the blank below. answer in lower case letters.