A nurse is caring for an older adult patient in a long-term care facility who has expressed concerns about maintaining sexual health due to chronic illness and limited privacy. The patient is seeking guidance on how to address these challenges.Which nursing action best promotes the patient’s sexual health in this situation?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has limited…
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has limited English proficiency. In which of the following situations is the use of an expert medical interpreter essential? Select all that apply.
A nurse is educating a group of older adults on promoting he…
A nurse is educating a group of older adults on promoting healthy brain aging. Which statement made by a participant indicates the need for further teaching?
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the m…
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the major psychosocial theories of aging. Which of the following statements accurately reflect these theories? Select all that apply.
A nurse is conducting an assessment of a 78-year-old patient…
A nurse is conducting an assessment of a 78-year-old patient who reports difficulty sleeping, frequent stomach discomfort, and loss of interest in gardening, a previously enjoyed activity. The nurse suspects the patient may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. What is the most appropriate nursing action to promote mental health in this patient?
A 72-year-old patient recently diagnosed with moderate Alzhe…
A 72-year-old patient recently diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is started on a new medication. The caregiver expresses concern about the purpose of the medication and asks, “Will this help cure the disease?”Which of the following statements best describes the pharmacological interventions used for neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease?
A nurse is educating a group of nursing assistants in a long…
A nurse is educating a group of nursing assistants in a long-term care facility on the prevention of skin tears. Which interventions should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a hospitalize…
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a hospitalized older adult with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. The physician has ordered both a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) and a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). Which of the following statements about these panels are correct? (Select all that apply)
A nurse is designing an environment to support the well-bein…
A nurse is designing an environment to support the well-being of individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in a long-term care facility. Which intervention demonstrates an evidence-based approach to creating a therapeutic environment?
A nurse is caring for a 79-year-old patient with early-stage…
A nurse is caring for a 79-year-old patient with early-stage dementia who has exhibited signs of limited decision-making capacity. Which actions demonstrate the nurse’s responsibility to protect this patient while respecting their autonomy? (Select all that apply.)