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After relocating to the nursing home 6 weeks ago, an older adult receives a diagnosis of depression. What intervention should the nurse implement to address the diagnosis?

Assessment of an older adult’s activities of daily living (ADLs) reveals specific functional deficits. Which component should the functional assessment also include?

A nurse completes the admission assessment of an older adult client to the long-term care facility. Which assessment finding would direct the nurse to document a deficit in the client’s activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Faced with the crushing reality of imminent death, a 72 year-old client with advanced pancreatic cancer has become withdrawn and quiet. The client’s family tells the nurse tha they beleive that the client is depressed. Which intervention would be the priority?

The family of a 90 year -old female hospitalized client is worried about the client’s chances of making a full recovery from the recent fall once the client returns home. When assessing this client, which factors would the nurse most likely identify as positively contributing to the client’s post-discharge health outcomes? (select all that apply)

Answer Question 4. Place the answer in the blank below. answer in lower case letters.  

A nurse working at a nursing home frequently works with clients who have cognitive impairment. Which of the following medical conditions may contribute to cognitive impairment?

An older adult client who used to go dancing with friends has stopped because of the fear of having an “accident” in public. How can the nurse best assist this client?

While a nurse is performing a recently admitted hospital client’s morning care, the client states, “I’m pretty sure I’ll never see my own apartment again.” Which response by the nurse best demonstrates effective communication?

A palliative care team has taken over primary responsibility for the care of an older adult. A friend visiting the client inquires about the care that this individual is prescribed. Which response by the nurse is best?