Many older adults suffer from chronic health problems. Which of the following are the most common and costly chronic problems in the older adult? Select all that apply
a. Heart disease
b. Diabetes
c. Alzheimer's disease
d. Pneumonia
A, B
There are 10 leading causes of death for older Americans. Six of the seven leading causes of death among older adults are chronic diseases: heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes not only are among the most common but also the most costly health conditions.
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In anticipation of the clients you will care for, you will most likely find which of the following characteristics of the residents living at this location. Select all that apply. A) older women. B) married men and women. C) widowed women. D) less educated women. E) residents living alone. F) older men.
A hospital is planning to implement a unit that focuses on acute care of the elderly (ACE). How should the hospital administrator explain this unit to the nursing staff?
1. "An ACE unit will be run just like a nursing home, except it's located in the hospital." 2. "An ACE unit isn't any different than any other unit in the hospital except for the age of the patients." 3. "The key concept of an ACE unit is to return the patients to their nursing homes as quickly as possible." 4. "Patient-centered interdisciplinary care guided by nurse-driven protocols to address key nursing issues such as mobility, skin care, nutrition, and continence."
The nurse records a patient's hourly urine output from an indwelling catheter as follows:
0700: 36 ml 0800: 45 ml 0900: 85 ml 1000: 62 ml 1100: 50 ml 1200: 48 ml 1300: 94 ml 1400: 78 ml 1500: 60 ml The nurse can conclude that the patient's urine output should be described as which of the following? 1) Very low 2) Within normal limits 3) Very high 4) Inconclusive
The nurse is providing education to a group of patients interested in complementary medicine. Which teaching point should the nurse include as priority education for the group?
A. "Understand the use of any herb before taking it." B. "Stop taking any herb if you note any adverse effects." C. "Read the directions and labels of all herbs before taking." D. "Confirm with your healthcare provider that any herbs you take will not interact with prescribed medications."