A nurse at a community center is speaking to a group of healthy older adult clients about health promotion. Which of the following examinations should the nurse recommend that all clients over 50 years of age have performed annually? - Glaucoma examination Rationale: Annual exam for glaucoma is recommended A nurse at a community outreach clinic should recognize which of the following as an example of co morbidity in an older adult client who is homeless? - Dementia and tuberculosis Rationale: co morbidity refers to medical condition known to co-exist. A nurse at a geriatric clinic is assessing a client who is at the clinic for the second time this week reporting a decreased energy level, insomnia, and anorexia. Diagnostic tests performed at the prior visit failed to reveal an organic reason for the client's reports. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of which of the following? - Depression A nurse at a long-term care facility is conducting an instructional session with a group of adolescent volunteers. The nurse should explain to the adolescents that older adult clients are most likely to exhibit a decrease in which of the following? - Short-term memory Rationale: Short-term memory decreases. Older adults may need reminders regarding meds, ADLs, daily schedules. Long-term memory is usually unaffected unless advanced dementia or another organic or serious traumatic brain syndrome A nurse at an assisted living center is conducting an orientation session for newly hired assistive personnel (AP). Because several of the older adult residents are hearing impaired, the nurse includes instruction for promoting communication. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Maintain eye contact with the clients and speak slowly. Rationale: Many older adults with hearing impairment use lip-reading and gestures to help understand. A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is caring for a client. The nurse is interviewing a client who was referred by her primary care provider for suspicion of cataract. Which of
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