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A nurse is providing care for a 71 year-old client who has just returned to surgical unit after undergoing a bilateral mastectomy. The client has been physically stable but disoriented to place and time since admission. A review of the client’s medical record reveals a history of dementia. The client’s daughter is distraught, however, because “mom was always just a bit forgetful, but nothing ar all like this.” Which response would be the most appropriate?

Which client would be the 3rd priority. Place the answer in the blank below. 

In caring for older adults, the nurse knows which changes contribute to an increased risk of malnutrition

The gerontological nurse is aware of the changes in the structure and function pf the skin and accessory glands that occur with aging. Which change is an expected accompaniment to the aging process?

Answer Question 6. Place the answer in the blank below. answer in lower case letters.  

A 78 year-old client who has had surgery has become incontinent during the post operative period. The client’s  history and physical exam reveals no previous history of problems related to urinary incontinence, Further assessment reveals no underlying physical issue related to incontinence. What factor would the nurse most likely suspect as contributing to the client’s current condition? .

A nurse in the ambulatory clinic assesses a 53 year old woman who states, “last night all of a sudden I got really sick, got really hot, and started sweating; then I had chill, and my chest was pounding.” Which action by the nurse is priority?

A nuurse manager justifies the budget for education regarding cultural competency for the staff. Which justification will best support the need for this education?

A nurse is applying Functional Consequences Theory to assessment of older adults. Which situation best demonstrates the effect of physical environment on the  older adult?

When a species of bird preys upon the seeds of a plant and favors the smallest seeds,