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NUR2214 - Nursing Care of Older Adult Latest Update - Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
In planning discharge for an older adult client, the nurse identifies which intervention as a priority goal to prevent injury? - CORRECT ANSWER: The client's and/or the family's understanding of discharge instructions and medications.
The nurse understands that he or she should implement which action first for an older adult client in the hospital setting? - CORRECT ANSWER: Consult physical activity.
True or False: In planning care for a confused older adult, it is best to assign different
nursing staff in the client's care. - CORRECT ANSWER: False.
True or False: The nurse should structure the older adult's environment to minimize
disruption. - CORRECT ANSWER: True.
What is the direct benefit of inter-professional collaboration among the healthcare
team? - CORRECT ANSWER: Promotes safety of care of the older adult across care
setting.
Which factors must the nurse acknowledge in the coordination of care for an older adult
being discharged to home with new medications? - CORRECT ANSWER: The older
adult is at higher risk for noncompliance due to polypharmacy.
Which item is most important to communicate to ensure safety in the older adult during a transition to a rehabilitation facility? - CORRECT ANSWER: Current list of discharge medications.
Which of the following is most likely to contribute to a risk of polypharmacy? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Multiple physicians involved in client's care.
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