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Final Exam: NU 176 / NU176 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Geriatric Nursing | Questions with Verified Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
what can help an agitated person with delirium?
Answer:
Maintain quiet environment and limit visitors, avoid overstimulation
Question:
what gives more limited options so as not to overwhelm the client
Answer:
guided choices
Question:
A patient is acting out sexually what could be the reason why they are?
Answer:
they are in need for affection and physical touch 1 / 3
Question:
a patient has refused to eat drink and take their life saving medication what would we consider that patient?
Answer:
failure to thrive
Question:
would a person that is refusing medication and not eating would be deemed as
Answer:
failure to thrive
Question:
a patient that gives away their possessions hoards medications/ medication noncompliance is deemed as
Answer:
suicidal
Question:
what describes a patient that has more limited function?
Answer:
they need more care at home, following adult day service, and patient taking food home 2 / 3
Question:
what is the best form of management wen dealing with a patient that is showing agitation and violence?
Answer:
stay calm
Question:
what medication would be more beneficial for an older person to take that is experiencing depression
Answer:
SSRI over tricyclics because they have fewer anticholinergic side effects
Question:
false sensory perception w/o a real external stimulus
Answer:
hallucinations
Question:
A patient is being admitted to a nursing home and wants to bring their 3 dogs with them what should we do as a nurse to help them since they cant bring their dogs there?
Answer:
we should help them with their plans regarding the care of their 3 dogs
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