The nurse is planning care for a 70-year-old patient. Which of the following screenings should be included in this patient's care?
1. Annual PSA test and digital rectal exam
2. Biannual eye examinations
3. Hearing test every 5 years
4. Testing for fecal occult blood every 5 years
Annual PSA test and digital rectal exam
Rationale: The USPSTF recommends a yearly prostate surface antigen (PSA) test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) in males age 65 and older. The USPSTF recommends visual screening and full eye exam on an annual basis for all individuals age 65 and older. Hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment in the older adult. The USPSTF recommends hearing impairment screening on a yearly basis for all individuals age 65 and older. For those age 65 and older, fecal occult blood testing is recommended yearly, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, and colonoscopy every 10 years.
You might also like to view...
The purpose of both experimental and correlational research is to study the relationships that exist between the variables of interest
A) True B) False
The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient who is receiving IV antibiotics and supportive care for endometritis. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?
A) Gradually decreasing temperature and pulse rate B) Breast-feeding C) Steadily decreasing volume of urine D) Excessive diaphoresis
Which procedure should be followed prior to instilling eye medications if crusting or drainage is present?
A. Wash from inner to outer canthus. B. Cleanse the eyelid with a dry cloth. C. Cleanse the eyelid with a damp cloth. D. Wash from outer to inner canthus.
The state of fluid balance within the body is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).