Vsim: Millie Larsen Part 3
When an older adult man's health begins to deteriorate, his adult sons accuse their
sister, the man's primary caregiver, of providing poor care. What is the nurse's most
supportive response when addressing the family's concerns? - ✔️✔️It is difficult to see
a parent's health begin to fail, but in order for you all to have a realistic understanding of
his physical condition he needs to have a thorough medical assessment done.
An 84-year-old woman has been living alone before being hospitalized for a urinary tract
infection and a fall. When preparing the patient for discharge, which nursing intervention
provides the most relevant information about the patient's ability to provide self-care? -
✔️✔️Functional assessment
The older adult should be monitored for which of the following when taking
ciprofloxacin? - ✔️✔️Blood glucose level
What is the primary reason that antibiotic therapy for an older adult must be used very
selectively and cautiously? - ✔️✔️Older adults are at a higher risk for experiencing
severe adverse reactions to antibiotics.
The children and grandchildren of an older adult are discussing who will provide care for
the patient upon discharge from the hospital. Which of the following statements made
by the nurse regarding family caregiving is correct? - ✔️✔️Typically, the majority of
caregivers to the older adult are middle-aged daughters and daughters-in-law.
An older adult is expecting to transition home from the hospital after an admission for a
urinary tract infection. Her family expresses concern that the patient may lack some of
the abilities to live alone independently. What intervention should be implemented first
to best assure the patient's safe transition? - ✔️✔️Assess the patient's ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
A nurse suspects that an older cognitively impaired adult patient and her daughter are
demonstrating signs of an interrupted family process and caregiver strain. What nursing
intervention should the nurse implement to help address these issues? (Select all that
apply.) - ✔️✔️● Assist with locating respite or adult day care centers.
● Assess the family's reactions to the patient's condition.
● Instruct the family in techniques that foster effective communication.
● Discuss the reality of disease processes with the family.
When an older adult man's health begins to deteriorate, his adult sons accuse their
sister, the man's primary caregiver, of providing poor care. What is the nurse's most
supportive response when addressing the family's concerns? - ✔️✔️It is difficult to see
a parent's health begin to fail, but in order for you all to have a realistic understanding of
his physical condition he needs to have a thorough medical assessment done.
An 84-year-old woman has been living alone before being hospitalized for a urinary tract
infection and a fall. When preparing the patient for discharge, which nursing intervention
provides the most relevant information about the patient's ability to provide self-care? -
✔️✔️Functional assessment
The older adult should be monitored for which of the following when taking
ciprofloxacin? - ✔️✔️Blood glucose level
What is the primary reason that antibiotic therapy for an older adult must be used very
selectively and cautiously? - ✔️✔️Older adults are at a higher risk for experiencing
severe adverse reactions to antibiotics.
The children and grandchildren of an older adult are discussing who will provide care for
the patient upon discharge from the hospital. Which of the following statements made
by the nurse regarding family caregiving is correct? - ✔️✔️Typically, the majority of
caregivers to the older adult are middle-aged daughters and daughters-in-law.
An older adult is expecting to transition home from the hospital after an admission for a
urinary tract infection. Her family expresses concern that the patient may lack some of
the abilities to live alone independently. What intervention should be implemented first
to best assure the patient's safe transition? - ✔️✔️Assess the patient's ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
A nurse suspects that an older cognitively impaired adult patient and her daughter are
demonstrating signs of an interrupted family process and caregiver strain. What nursing
intervention should the nurse implement to help address these issues? (Select all that
apply.) - ✔️✔️● Assist with locating respite or adult day care centers.
● Assess the family's reactions to the patient's condition.
● Instruct the family in techniques that foster effective communication.
● Discuss the reality of disease processes with the family.
