____________________ is the most common functional disorder in the elderly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Depression
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A patient has been diagnosed with a valvular disorder. The patient tells the nurse that he has read about numerous treatment options, including valvuloplasty. What should the nurse teach the patient about valvuloplasty?
A) "For some patients, valvuloplasty can be done in a cardiac catheterization laboratory." B) "Valvuloplasty is a dangerous procedure, but it has excellent potential if it goes well." C) "Valvuloplasty is open heart surgery, but this is very safe these days and normally requires only an overnight hospital stay." D) "It's prudent to get a second opinion before deciding to have valvuloplasty."
A patient has cancer of the liver and has a percutaneous biliary drainage system. Which of the following assessments should the nurse record on the patient's data sheet?
A) Amount and color of drainage B) Temperature of drainage C) Odor of drainage D) Consistency of drainage
The population health nurse is identifying health restoration activities for a group of older community members. Which areas should the nurse identify as being appropriate for this population? (Select all that apply.)
1. Minimizing the use of medications. 2. Palliative care. 3. End-of-life care. 4. Attaining maximum function. 5. Providing rehabilitation.
The nurse assesses a client who needs to be reminded to take premeasured oral medications, wash, go to meals, and undress and come to bed at night, but is considered safe to come and go as he pleases
The nurse determines that the appropriate placement would be in a facility that features: 1. skilled care. 2. intermediate care. 3. sheltered housing. 4. domiciliary care.