The nurse is discussing the importance of play with the caregivers of an infant. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? 

A 62-year-old woman started experiencing urinary incontinence six months ago and now wears disposable incontinent panties. The client does not drink any fluids after 5 pm and considers this problem part of aging. What priority modifications and advice should be given to this client?

A 59-year-old client has come to the health care provider’s office for an annual physical and is being assessed by the office nurse. The nurse who is performing routine health screening for this client should be aware that one of the first physical signs of aging is what?

After a sudden decline in cognition, a 77-year-old client who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia is receiving care at home. To reduce this client’s risk of future infarcts, which action should the nurse most strongly encourage?

A nurse is caring for an 81-year-old client who has become increasingly frail and unsteady when standing. During the assessment, the client reports having fallen three times in the month, though the client did not suffer any injury. The nurse should take action in the knowledge that this client is at a high risk for which type of injury?

A 69-year-old client is readmitted with heart failure. The client reports taking all medications as prescribed. The client’s grandchild usually helps to set up a weekly organizer pill container but is away at college. What should the nurse first do with this information?

A 72-year-old client has returned to the community following knee replacement surgery. The client takes nine different medications and has experienced dizziness since discharge. The nurse should identify which nursing diagnosis?

The admissions department at a local hospital is registering a 78-year-old client for an outpatient diagnostic test. The admissions nurse asks if the client has an advance directive. The client reports not wanting to complete an advance directive because they do not want anyone controlling their finances. What would be appropriate information for the nurse to share with this client?

Combustion of 0.246 g of an organic compound, CxHyNz, yields 0.656 g CO2, 0.134 g H2O, and 1.86 × 10−3 mol N2 gas. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

This is Section 1 of the Exam. Please answer all 19 questions (150 points)