When visiting a local senior center, a community health nurse engages several of the older adults in a discussion about immunizations. Which statement best reflects the importance of older adult immunization?
A) "We're at greater risk of dying from the flu or pneumonia."
B) "You don't get the flu from the flu shot."
C) "The doctor told us that we should get it."
D) "Many of us get the shot here at the center for free."
A
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a. Weight loss b. Bruising c. Anorexia d. Drowsiness
A resident in a senior community has lost weight, feels depressed, and has lost interest in former social activities
The nurse asks, "When you last saw your doctor, did you share these problems?" The resident replies, "Yes, but the doctor said I shouldn't expect to feel good every day." Which barrier to mental health care is evident? a. Legislative failures to provide services for older adults b. The physician's inadequate mental health assessment c. The resident's inadequate description of symptoms d. Economic obstacles to adequate programming
A patient complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days
To treat the infection quickly, the nurse would expect the health care provider to order a. vancomycin (Vancocin). b. fosfomycin (Monurol). c. aztreonam (Azactam). d. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).
Which should the nurse be most concerned about during the treatment of a client experiencing a thyroid storm?
A. The client requires a second dose of propylthiouracil. B. The client develops crackles in both lung bases. C. The client begins to shiver. D. The client becomes hyperglycemic.