Question 64 A nurse recognizes that which client has not yet successfully completed Erikson’s final developmental stage?

Question 44  Which statement by a 45-year-old man would be most indicative of possible breast cancer?

Question 61  During the interview with a client, the nurse observes his body shape and build. The examiner also notes that he is well nourished and appears his stated age. What component of the general survey has the nurse observed?

Question 51 Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia in an older-adult patient?

Question 42 Which patient statement is the most reliable indicator that an older adult has the correct understanding of health promotion activities?

Question 1 The client has been diagnosed with diabetes. When admitted, the patient is unkempt and is in need of a bath and foot care. When questioned about hygiene habits, the nurse learns the patient takes a bath once a week and a sponge bath every other day. To provide ultimate care for this patient, which principle should the nurse keep in mind?

Question 25 How should the nurse properly wash the client’s eyes?

Question 2 When providing hygiene care for an older-adult patient, the nurse closely assesses the skin. What is the rationale for the nurse’s action?

Question 36 A nurse is assessing an older adult for cognitive changes. Which symptom will the nurse report as normal?

Question 22 A nurse is teaching a caregiver how to bathe the client.  The nurse explains the importance of using long strokes on the client’s extremities, moving from distal to proximal.  Which explanation does the nurse include? Long strokes moving from distal to proximal are used to: