NUR 260 TEST 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The most common affective or mood disorder of old age is
Depression
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
A client who is blind comes to the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse notes
the client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of depression. What nursing action is
recommended when helping a blind client who is depressed?
Acknowledge the client's grief.
The nurse is assessing a 73-year-old client who was diagnosed with metastatic
prostate cancer. The nurse notes that the client is exhibiting signs of loss, grief,
and intense sadness. Based on this assessment
Depression
A patient comes to the health center reporting headache, backache, and
abdominal pain. Further assessment leads the nurse to suspect that the patient
has depression based on an understanding of which of the following?
Most patients experiencing depression seek treatment for somatic problems.
A client is in Buck's traction after fracturing his right hip. The nurse should
include which action in the care plan?
Maintaining correct body alignment
,A family member is caring for an older adult client with osteoporosis in the home.
When the home health nurse comes to evaluate the client, what should be a focus
point of the visit?
Observing for safety hazards that could be a fall risk
A client is recovering from a fractured hip. The nurse would suggest that the
client increase intake of which of the following to facilitate calcium absorption
from food and supplements?
vitamin d
The client with a fractured femur is upset and agitated that skeletal traction will
be necessary for 6 to 8 weeks. The client states, "How can I stay like this for
weeks? I can't even move!" Based on these statements, the nurse would identify
which of the following as the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Ineffective Coping related to prolonged immobility
A nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about dietary selections. What
client statement indicates the teaching was effective?
"I will eat more dairy products to increase my calcium intake."
A client who has suffered a compound fracture is preparing for discharge to
home. During the teaching session, the client asks why he needs antibiotics for a
broken bone. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
"Antibiotic therapy has been prescribed as a precaution because your bone was
exposed to the environment at the time of your injury."
A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What lab studies that
the nurse reviews indicate that the client may have gout?
, Elevated uric acid levels
After a bone density test, an older adult female client tells the nurse, "I don't
understand why I have osteoporosis because I eat well and take my calcium."
What does the nurse explain as the reason that the client may have
osteoporosis?
The loss is from withdrawal of estrogen and a decrease in activity levels.
Son of an older client asks why a urinary catheter is not being used to control
their dad's incontinence. What should RN respond?
"a catheter is the last resort to control incotinence"
Which medication should the nurse explain as being the most commonly used
pain reliever for arthritic pain?
acetaminophen
RN completes discharge teaching for older adult client with renal calculi. The
nurse would emphasize which?
"fluid intake of at least 2 L each day"
The older adult patient with a catheter asks the RN "How long will I need to have
this catheter?" How will the nurse respond?
"I will assess daily to determine whether the catheter is still needed"
RN assessing GU status of older adult female patient experiencing stress
incontinence. What finding is a common gerontologic finding?
"bladder capacity decreases w/ advances age"
A nurse is assessing a 71-year-old client's urinary function. Which finding would
the nurse identify as a cause for concern?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The most common affective or mood disorder of old age is
Depression
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
A client who is blind comes to the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse notes
the client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of depression. What nursing action is
recommended when helping a blind client who is depressed?
Acknowledge the client's grief.
The nurse is assessing a 73-year-old client who was diagnosed with metastatic
prostate cancer. The nurse notes that the client is exhibiting signs of loss, grief,
and intense sadness. Based on this assessment
Depression
A patient comes to the health center reporting headache, backache, and
abdominal pain. Further assessment leads the nurse to suspect that the patient
has depression based on an understanding of which of the following?
Most patients experiencing depression seek treatment for somatic problems.
A client is in Buck's traction after fracturing his right hip. The nurse should
include which action in the care plan?
Maintaining correct body alignment
,A family member is caring for an older adult client with osteoporosis in the home.
When the home health nurse comes to evaluate the client, what should be a focus
point of the visit?
Observing for safety hazards that could be a fall risk
A client is recovering from a fractured hip. The nurse would suggest that the
client increase intake of which of the following to facilitate calcium absorption
from food and supplements?
vitamin d
The client with a fractured femur is upset and agitated that skeletal traction will
be necessary for 6 to 8 weeks. The client states, "How can I stay like this for
weeks? I can't even move!" Based on these statements, the nurse would identify
which of the following as the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Ineffective Coping related to prolonged immobility
A nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about dietary selections. What
client statement indicates the teaching was effective?
"I will eat more dairy products to increase my calcium intake."
A client who has suffered a compound fracture is preparing for discharge to
home. During the teaching session, the client asks why he needs antibiotics for a
broken bone. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
"Antibiotic therapy has been prescribed as a precaution because your bone was
exposed to the environment at the time of your injury."
A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What lab studies that
the nurse reviews indicate that the client may have gout?
, Elevated uric acid levels
After a bone density test, an older adult female client tells the nurse, "I don't
understand why I have osteoporosis because I eat well and take my calcium."
What does the nurse explain as the reason that the client may have
osteoporosis?
The loss is from withdrawal of estrogen and a decrease in activity levels.
Son of an older client asks why a urinary catheter is not being used to control
their dad's incontinence. What should RN respond?
"a catheter is the last resort to control incotinence"
Which medication should the nurse explain as being the most commonly used
pain reliever for arthritic pain?
acetaminophen
RN completes discharge teaching for older adult client with renal calculi. The
nurse would emphasize which?
"fluid intake of at least 2 L each day"
The older adult patient with a catheter asks the RN "How long will I need to have
this catheter?" How will the nurse respond?
"I will assess daily to determine whether the catheter is still needed"
RN assessing GU status of older adult female patient experiencing stress
incontinence. What finding is a common gerontologic finding?
"bladder capacity decreases w/ advances age"
A nurse is assessing a 71-year-old client's urinary function. Which finding would
the nurse identify as a cause for concern?
