Elderly clients

The elderly client diagnosed with a stroke is being discharged. When preparing the discharge instructions, the nurse notes many medications that are ordered to be taken at different times of the day. Which intervention should the nurse implement first ... 

The elderly client diagnosed with Parkinson s disease (PD) has been prescribed carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). Which data indicates the medication has been effective ... 

The daughter of an elderly client diagnosed with Alzheimer s disease asks the nurse, Is there anything I can do to prevent getting this disease Which statement is the nurse s best response ... 

The elderly client diagnosed with coronary artery disease has been taking aspirin daily for more than a year. Which data would warrant notifying the health-care provider ... 

Elderly clients often have a loss of hearing, but it is not a complication of longterm aspirin use. Tinnitus is, however, a possible complication of aspirin use. 

Elderly clients often lose taste buds, which may cause a funny taste in the mouth, but it is not a complication of taking daily aspirin. 

The elderly client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia has been prescribed an oral iron preparation. Which information should the nurse teach the client ... 

The elderly client with diverticulosis is instructed to take the bulk laxative psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil). Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask the client ... 

The nurse is transcribing the admitting health-care provider s orders for an elderly client diagnosed with diverticulitis. Which order would the nurse question ... 

The elderly client is discussing complaints of constipation with the clinic nurse. The client tells the nurse, I take a laxative every day so that I will have a howel movement every day. Which statement should the nurse respond to first ... 

The elderly client calls the clinic and is complaining of loose, watery stools. Which interventions should the nurse implement Select all that apply. 

Elderly clients must have at least one bowel movement a day to prevent the development of constipation. 

The nurse is discussing the problem of constipation with an elderly client. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client concerning laxative abuse ... 

If the client has had diarrhea more than 48 hours, the nurse should recommend the client come to the office because an elderly client is at risk for dehydration. 

The nurse should recommend a high-fiber diet and an increase in fluid intake, but that does not ensure that an elderly client will not get constipated. The client may need laxatives occasionally, and the nurse should always provide correct information to the client. 

The elderly client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is prescribed propantheline (Pro-Banthine), an antispasmodic. Which signs or symptoms indicate an adverse reaction to the medication ... 

Which complication should the nurse assess for in the elderly client newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism who has been prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) ... 

The elderly client in the hospital is complaining of arthritic pain. Which action should the nurse implement ... 

The UAP attempts to ambulate an elderly client immediately after receiving pain medication. 

Aspirin has side effects, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, and is not the drug of choice for elderly clients. 

Morphine is a narcotic, is not used to treat chronic arthritis pain, and should be used cautiously in elderly clients. 

The day shift nurse finds an elderly client difficult to arouse during the initial morning shift assessment. The nurse reviews the client s medication record for the last 24 hours. Which action should the nurse implement first ... 

Regular insulin sliding scale to an elderly client diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. 

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