The client is receiving calcium gluconate for hypocalcemia. The nurse will monitor for which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following clinical findings among older adults is most unlikely to warrant further investigation and possible treatment?

A) An 81-year-old male's serum creatinine level has increased sharply since his last blood work. B) A 78-year-old female's GFR has been steadily declining over several years. C) A 90-year-old female's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is rising. D) An 80-year-old male whose urine dipstick reveals protein is present.

The best way to decrease blood cholesterol level is to decrease dietary intake of

a. cholesterol. b. saturated fat. c. monounsaturated fat. d. polyunsaturated fat.

Which information given by a 70-year-old patient during a health history indicates to the nurse that the patient should be screened for hepatitis C?

a. The patient had a blood transfusion in 2005. b. The patient used IV drugs about 20 years ago. c. The patient frequently eats in fast-food restaurants. d. The patient traveled to a country with poor sanitation.

While caring for a client who is approaching death, the nurse notices the client's facial expression of extreme sadness. What should the nurse do?

1. Leave the client alone. 2. Provide physical care to increase comfort. 3. Acknowledge the client's expression, and ask whether the client would like to talk about her feelings. 4. Offer to provide pain medication.