NURS 5120 MODULE 2 ELDERLY CARE
DISCUSSION 2026 PRACTICE CASE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
PASS
◉ Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral
(PO) fluid intake?
- Answer: Diarrhea
◉ The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid
caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when
communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best
way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the
best response to the caregiver? Answer: I've noticed all your time
and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
◉ Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for
hypernatremia? Answer: The patient who consumes excessive
amount of table salt
◉ The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old
patient who is hard of hearing. When communicating with the
,patient. What is the best approach? Answer: Speak in a low pitch
tone and face level with the patient
◉ patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is
diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for
which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. Answer: Cardiac
arrhythmias
◉ Which of the following patients would least likely experience a
fluid and electrolyte imbalance? Answer: A 23-year-old with an
upper extremity bone fracture
◉ The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor
develops nausea and excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of
these symptoms? Answer: Slowing of peristalsis
◉ Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a
patient with fluid volume excess? Answer: Increase in sodium intake
◉ The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the
assisted living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which
question regarding fluids and electrolytes? Answer: What
medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
, ◉ Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively
during his younger years? Answer: They will continue to use similar
coping behaviors throughout
◉ The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and
alternative therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient
shows an understanding of the teaching? Answer: - I am looking
forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can
have on my health
◉ Which of the following is associated with an age-related
complication, and could contribute to the geriatric patient's pain?
Answer: Bone demineralization and contractures
◉ The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning.
Which of the following is in response to stress? Answer: Decreased
production of digestive enzymes
◉ Which comment about stress is true? Answer: Interventions that
reduce stress are beneficial
◉ The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided
weakness. The nurse should intervene if the patient is observed
performing which action? Answer: Moving the cane when the right
leg is moved
DISCUSSION 2026 PRACTICE CASE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
PASS
◉ Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral
(PO) fluid intake?
- Answer: Diarrhea
◉ The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid
caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when
communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best
way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the
best response to the caregiver? Answer: I've noticed all your time
and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare
team"
◉ Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for
hypernatremia? Answer: The patient who consumes excessive
amount of table salt
◉ The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old
patient who is hard of hearing. When communicating with the
,patient. What is the best approach? Answer: Speak in a low pitch
tone and face level with the patient
◉ patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is
diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The nurse will monitor the patient for
which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. Answer: Cardiac
arrhythmias
◉ Which of the following patients would least likely experience a
fluid and electrolyte imbalance? Answer: A 23-year-old with an
upper extremity bone fracture
◉ The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor
develops nausea and excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of
these symptoms? Answer: Slowing of peristalsis
◉ Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a
patient with fluid volume excess? Answer: Increase in sodium intake
◉ The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the
assisted living facility. The nurse knows it is important to ask which
question regarding fluids and electrolytes? Answer: What
medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
, ◉ Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively
during his younger years? Answer: They will continue to use similar
coping behaviors throughout
◉ The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and
alternative therapies. Which statement by the geriatric patient
shows an understanding of the teaching? Answer: - I am looking
forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can
have on my health
◉ Which of the following is associated with an age-related
complication, and could contribute to the geriatric patient's pain?
Answer: Bone demineralization and contractures
◉ The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning.
Which of the following is in response to stress? Answer: Decreased
production of digestive enzymes
◉ Which comment about stress is true? Answer: Interventions that
reduce stress are beneficial
◉ The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided
weakness. The nurse should intervene if the patient is observed
performing which action? Answer: Moving the cane when the right
leg is moved
