A client has Alzheimer's, refuses to take medication, is oriented to time and place, and is able to perform ADLs with minimal supervision. What action should the nurse take? - Ask the patient to express her reasons for refusing the medication and document the event. A client is taking alendronate sodium. The nurse should inform the patient to... - Stop the medication if the patient develops heart burn A client with a decreased attention span, feelings of overwhelming sadness, and a low energy level would be diagnosed with: - Depression A nurse assessing an 85-year-old should report to the provider a: - Difference in pulse strength between lower extremities A nurse assessing an older adult for dehydration should consider that ____ ____ ____ is an expected part of the aging process. - Decreased creatinine clearance A nurse at a long-term care facility is teaching new volunteers. The nurse should explain that older adults are most likely to exhibit a decrease in what? - Short-term memory A nurse caring for a patient who had a stroke should identify THIS as a major priority for this patient: - The client's airway will remain clear, as evident by breath sounds A nurse caring for a patient with aphasia post-stroke should ... - Present one idea in a sentence A nurse caring for an older patient who has gout and refuses to eat and whose family has brought in food. What food should the nurse recommend the patient to not eat? - Lentil soup A nurse has a patient with dementia. The patient becomes confused and agitated at night, and wanders the hallway at night. What action should the nurse take? - Place client's mattress on the floor A nurse is assessing an older adult who complains of anxiety related to financial concerns and difficulty sleeping for several months. Which factor should the nurse associated with lack of sleep? - Anxiety can caused disturbed sleep patterns
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