An older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a flaccid bladder. What should be included in the care of this patient?
A. Reminder to restrict fluids
B. The importance of maintaining alkaline urine
C. Instruction on the Credé method of bladder emptying
D. Instruction on the use of anticholinergic medications
Answer: C
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A) Dry mouth B) Decreased exercise tolerance C) Constipation D) Problems with urination
An older adult patient with a diagnosis of chronic gastritis has achieved acceptable control of his condition with the use of an H2 receptor antagonist. This patient's symptom control is a result of what therapeutic action of this drug?
A) The occlusion of parietal cells B) An increase in the pH of gastric secretions C) A decrease in HCl production by parietal cells D) Activation of the gastric buffer system and release of alkaline gastric secretions
Which of the following is the most serious adverse effect associated with milrinone (Primacor)?
1. Ventricular dysrhythmia 2. Nausea 3. Headache 4. Atrial dysrhythmia
A rural community nurse sets up a monthly disease screening service. Local news coverage chooses not to cover this event. Which of the following justifications best supports the screenings?
A) Health promotion is essential for older adults because they have complex health care needs. B) Older adults are less responsive to health promotion interventions. C) Older adults as a group receive fewer prevention and screening services than other populations. D) Preventive services are less effective after the onset of chronic illness.