NCLEX Geriatrics Questions and answers Graded A+

NCLEX Geriatrics Questions and answers graded a+ Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications. D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls. - ANSWER B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to: A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter. B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan). C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence. - ANSWER C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating