The nurse is teaching the family of an elderly client who is being discharged home to the family about risks the client has for infection that are different from risks for infection for the rest of the family
The nurse should include which information during teaching?
1. The older client might not have the usual symptoms of infection.
2. The older client is better nourished because she has more free time to eat healthy foods.
3. The older client is not at high risk for dehydration.
4. The older client has increased bladder tone.
Answer: 1
1. Altered mental status and confusion can be the presenting symptoms in the elderly client with an infection. Those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for chronic pain might not present with a fever. The nurse should teach the family the risks and possible symptoms of infection.
2. The older client does not necessarily eat a healthy diet, for various reasons.
3. The elderly are at high risk for dehydration.
4. The older client has decreased bladder tone.
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