A gerontological nurse is aware that older adults experience numerous age-related physiological changes that place them at risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Age-related changes to kidney function and the thirst mechanism create a particular risk of what problem?
A) Hypermagnesemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Fluid volume excess
D) Hypernatremia
D
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a. Diabetes b. Tuberculosis c. Hepatitis d. Meningitis
When collecting a urinary elimination history, which item is not appropriate for the nurse to question during this process?
1. History of erectile dysfunction 2. History of stress incontinence 3. History of labor and delivery 4. History of urinary frequency or difficulty starting the flow
The nurse follows which procedures when giving intravenous (IV) cyclosporine?
(Select all that apply.) a. Administering it as a single IV bolus injection to minimize adverse effects b. Using an infusion pump to administer this medication c. Monitoring the patient for potential delayed adverse effects, which may be severe d. Monitoring the patient closely for the first 30 minutes for severe adverse effects e. Checking blood levels periodically during cyclosporine therapy f. Performing frequent oral care during therapy
Phil is a 54-year-old male with multiple risk factors who has been on a high-dose statin for 3 months to treat his high LDL level. His LDL is 135 mg/dL and his triglycerides are elevated. A reasonable change in therapy would be to:
1. Discontinue the statin and change to a fibric acid derivative. 2. Discontinue the statin and change to ezetimibe. 3. Continue the statin and add in ezetimibe. 4. Refer him to a specialist in managing patients with recalcitrant hyperlipidemia.