Which area is not critical to an older adult's ability to be successful in his or her plan of care?
a. Physical status
b. Psychological status
c. Family status
d. Functional status
C
Responses A, B, and D are correct and are the three areas where changes must be noted. Response C is incorrect because family status plays only a part in psychological status.
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1. "I will eat more fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy ones, to get more B12 in my diet." 2. "I will take vitamins with extra iron in addition to eating a balanced diet with meat to correct my anemia." 3. "I will add food high in vitamin C to improve my absorption of iron in both my vitamins." 4. "I will need to include more protein foods in my diet such as meats, dried beans, and whole-grain bread."
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disorder but the nurse is aware that early, appropriate interventions may play a large role in managing the disease by:
1. Controlling pain generated by the disorder. 2. Reducing affected joint deformity. 3. Minimizing tissue and joint damage. 4. Maintaining optimum level of joint movement. 5. Bringing about a long-term remission of symptoms.
The nurse is providing discharge instruction to a child and the family. To promote medication adherence, the nurse facilitates which conditions?
1. Minimal nursing guidance 2. Minimal adverse effects from the medications 3. A complex, expensive medication regimen 4. Low expectations for a successful outcome
A nursing student asks a nurse how pharmacotherapy in the older adult is different than a middle-aged adult. How would the nurse respond?
A. Increased body water can lead to a higher risk of drug toxicity. B. Plasma levels are increased, leading to a heightened drug response. C. Generally, drug doses should be increased due to prolonged drug metabolism. D. Drug absorption is slower due to increased gastric pH.