An elder is living independently in a single room in a full-service life care community. This living arrangement is described as:
1. Adult day care
2. Home care
3. Nursing home
4. Assisted living
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An elderly person living independently in a single room in a full-service life care community is a client of an assisted living facility.
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A nurse is clarifying information for a client whose ELISA test is negative. After reviewing the test results with the client, which aspect should be included?
a. Assess the client's risk behavior and strategies for reducing risk. b. Make a follow-up appointment for further testing. c. Review the symptoms of disease progression. d. Discuss the medication regimen.
The nurse admits the client who wears a hearing aid for surgery. Which does the nurse use to assess the client's hearing acuity with the hearing aid in place?
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1. "The more fiber I eat, the fewer problems I have with my bowels." 2. "Whole grain cereal and toast for breakfast keeps my bowels moving regularly." 3. "My wife makes whole grain muffins; they are really good and good for me too." 4. "I use to have trouble with constipation until I started taking a fiber supplement."