Which of these assessments of an older adult, who has a urinary tract infection, requires an immediate nursing intervention?
a. Presbycusis
b. Confusion
c. Death of a spouse 3 months ago
d. Temperature of 97.6° F
B
Confusion is a common manifestation in older adults with urinary tract infection; however, the cause requires further assessment. There may be another reason for the confusion. Confusion is not a normal finding in the older adult, even though it is commonly seen with concurrent infections. Difficulty hearing, presbycusis, is an expected finding in an older adult. Coping with the death of a spouse is a psychosocial concern to be addressed after the acute physiological concern in this case. Older adults tent to have lower temperatures, so the nurse needs to assess for slight elevations. A temperature of 97.6° F is within normal limits.
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