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During the past 30 days an elderly client has exhibited a progressively decreasing appetite, is spending
increasing amounts of the daytime hours in bed, and refuses to participate in planned daytime activities.
Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER>D. Record the findings and report the symptoms to the
charge nurse
During vital sign assessment of a client, the nurse counts the left radial pulse at 88, and the pulse
oximeter clipped to a finger on the left hand records a pulse rate of 68 with an oxygen saturation of 95%.
What is the best initial action by the nurse? - ANSWER>B. Reposition the oximeter clip
An elderly client at an adult daycare center with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus becomes unresponsive verbally
and then tells the nurse, "I just don't feel right" Which initial action should the nurse take? - ANSWER>C.
Give 4 ounces of apple juice
An elderly client in the early postoperative period requires close monitoring due to aging and
multisystem changes. The nurse monitors respirations and auscultates breath sounds frequently. What
, other intervention should the nurse implement relate to the client's decreased vital capacity? -
ANSWER>A. Evaluate pulse oxygen saturation
An elderly client is admitted for evaluation of Alzheimer's disease. At 2AM, the nurse finds the client
trying to open the emergency door. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make in this
situation? - ANSWER>A. "This is the emergency door. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
An elderly female client tells the nurse that she does not do regular Breast Self-Examinations (BSE)
because she is too old. The nurse's response to the client is based on what information? - ANSWER>A.
The incidence of breast cancer increases with age
An elderly male client is planning to vacation with a group of senior citizens. He is concerned about
developing constipation during the airplane flight. He share this concern with the nurse at the
retirement home. Which recommendation is best for the nurse to provide? - ANSWER>C Increase the
fluid intake in your diet