Which older adult would be at the highest risk for suicide?
a. One with a lack of activity
b. One with an altered nutritional intake
c. One who abuses alcohol
d. One who has a chronic disease
ANS: C
Older adults who abuse alcohol are at a higher risk of suicide.
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a. Ensuring quality of nursing education programs b. Determining the safety of residents' wells c. Establishing requirements for professionals to maintain their licensure d. Providing free health screenings e. Providing health education programs on proper nutrition f. Inspecting restaurants
Based on the census reports of 2010, the typical profile of a centenarian in the United States in-cludes which of the following characteristics?
a. A Caucasian woman who lives in an urban area of a Southern state b. An African American woman who lives in a rural area of a Southern state c. A Hispanic man who lives in an urban area of a Midwestern state d. A Caucasian man who lives in a rural area of a Midwestern state
When giving a medicine through a nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse will first:
1. flush the tube with 30 mL of water. 2. check placement of the tube. 3. take the vital signs. 4. ask the patient if the tube is painful.
A client is receiving brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's care plan?
a. Reassure the client that erectile dysfunc-tion does not occur with brachytherapy. b. Help the client plan activities interspersed with rest periods during the day. c. Remind the client that while hospitalized, he cannot have any visitors. d. Discuss hospice philosophy and availabil-ity with the client and family.