A nurse is conducting a home visit as part of the community health assessment of a client who will receive scheduled wound care. During assessment, the nurse should prioritize what variable(s)?

A 30-year-old client is in the clinic for a yearly physical. The client states, “I found out that two of my uncles had heart attacks when they were young.” This alerts the nurse to complete a genetic-specific assessment. In addition to a complete health history, which components should the nurse include in this assessment?

The nurse is assessing a 76-year-old client who has presented with an unintended weight loss of 10 lb over the past 8 weeks. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the client has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods. What other health problem is the client at risk to develop?

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child who has missed some developmental milestones. Which historical information obtained will point to the cause of developmental delays?

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?