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Faced with the crushing reality of imminent death, a 72 year-old client with advanced pancreatic cancer has become withdrawn and quiet.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? 

Answer Question 2. Place the answer in the blank below. answer in lower case letters.  

The nurse reads up on some of the more common cultural groups in the local area. How should the nurse interpret the information that is available about cultural groups?

Mr, Adams, 65 year-old, is admitted with a diagnosis of emphysema. What physical changes would the nurse expect to find in a client with emphysema?