geriatric nclex questions and sure answers

geriatric nclex questions and sure answers [2025/2026][100% correct] WhichBofBtheseBassessmentsBofBanBolderBadult,BwhoBhasBaBurinaryBtractBinfection,BrequiresBanBimmediat eBnursingBintervention?

a.

Presbycusis

b.

Confusion

c.

DeathBofBaBspouseB3BmonthsBago

d.

TemperatureBofB97.6°BFB-BANSWER-ANS:BB

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