What should the nurse instruct an older patient to do to cope with age-associated cognitive changes? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Read daily.
2. Write "notes to self."
3. Play computer games.
4. Learn memory enhancement techniques.
5. Expect others to call attention to any gaffes.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: One way to cope with age-associated cognitive changes is to read daily in order to keep the mind challenged and mentally active.
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An older patient is accompanied by an adult daughter who is the patient's primary caregiver for a routine clinic visit. While in the waiting room, the adult daughter is observed sitting quietly and not talking with the patient
During the examination, what should the nurse assess the adult daughter for? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Employment 2. Physical status 3. Caregiver stress 4. Substance abuse 5. History of psychopathology
A confused patient frequently calls out for "help" throughout the shift. When nursing staff respond to the call, the patient is unable to explain what is needed. What action should be taken by the nurse?
1. Continue to respond and attempt to reorient the patient. 2. Restrain the patient in soft wrist restraints. 3. Move the call bell out of the patient's reach. 4. Chemically restrain the patient with a mild sedative.
The nurse is assessing a patient for pain. Which question is best for the nurse to ask when determining aggravating factors for a patient's pain?
a. How long has the patient had pain? b. What increases the intensity of the pain? c. Where is the pain located specifically? d. What is the pain level on a scale of 0 to 10?
A nurse has completed an in-depth community assessment on a local town to address rising levels of obesity and hypertension. What is the best next step?
A. Meet with local community members to establish realistic, culturally appropriate goals for the community. B. Hold a town hall meeting for everyone in the community to discuss the findings. C. Start planning a community fair so residents can start to get more information about healthy eating and exercise habits. D. Host a focus group to clarify information learned during the assessment.