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A nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home and was unable to get up. The client was not discovered until 3 days later by a family member. The client is admitted with a fractured hip, ... malnutrition, and dehydration. Which of the following lab values, noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse that the malnutrition is a long standing problem? (Ans- Decreased albumin Rationale: Decreased albumin is indicative of inadequate protein intake common with prolonged malnutrition A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has osteoarthritis of the right hip and lower lumbar vertebrae. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that further instruction is necessary? (Ans- "I will remain consistently active throughout the day to prevent stiffness in my joints." A nurse is orienting a newly hired home health assistant, and explaining the assistant's role in helping client's with their ADLs. The nurse should explain that the most common reason older adult clients have difficulty performing ADLs is which of the following? (Ans- Physical disability A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is on bedrest following development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend to the client to help meet the goal of increased peristalsis? (Ans- Bran muffin Rationale: Increased dietary fiber by adding foods like bran to diet, as well ass adequate fluid intake promotes bowel regularity. A nurse is preparing to admit an older adult client to the postsurgical unit. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely require supplemental oxygen. The nurse should understand that hypoxemia occurs in older adult clients as a result of which of the following physiologic changes normally associated with aging? (Ans- Decreased alveolar surface area Rationale: Aging change is an increase in the size of the alveolar ducts and respiratory bronchioles, leading to decreased alveolar surface area = less gas exchange = increased hypoxemia risk A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client admitted following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The nurse notes that the client has a history of GERD. The nurse should understand that this past medical history puts the client at increased risk of which of the following? (Ans- Aspiration pneumonia A nurse in a post-surgical unit is admitting an older adult client from the recovery department following abdominal surgery for a bowel obstruction. Of which of the following information regarding pain management should the nurse be aware? Older adult clients (Ans- are sensitive to the analgesic effect of opiates. A nurse is writing a plan of care for a client ....... [Show More]

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