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Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 ( 2026/2027 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review - Galen
Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 ( 2026/
2026 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in
Nursing Exam Review Grade
A - Galen
Q: working in a LTC facility you observe the UAP perform denture care. Follow up is required
when you observe the UAP
Answer:
brushing dentures over a sink filled with warm water
Q: a patient reports that they haven't pooped in 2 days. the priority intervention is to
Answer:
assess the clients bowel pattern
Q: when caring for a patient diagnosed with urge incontinence related to a UTI. This is
evidenced by
Answer:
sudden leakage of urine when unable to get to the toilet in time
Q: when caring for a patient with urine incontinence which statement is most concerning?
Answer:
i have never had urine incontinence before this week
Q: you are caring for a patient who is becoming malnourished because noth- ing tastes good to
them. What should the nurse recommend?
Answer:
take sips of water between eating different food
Q: A patient complains of abdominal pain, urine retention , and frequent liquid stools. What is
the priority action?
Answer:
Assess for fecal impaction
Q: An older patient is suspected for having dysphasia and/or aspiration when the nurse observes
Answer:
Hiccups
Drooling
Excessive throat clearing
Q: You are caring for a client with a history of dementia who presents inconti- nent of stool but
can't communicate the need to defecate. What intervention is a priority to include in the POC?
Answer:
Schedule a prompt toileting program to facilitate bowel continence.
Q: A 70 year old presents with mild memory impairment related to a recent diagnosis of
dementia . A family member reports episodes of urine inconti- nence. Which order by the
physician would you question?
Answer:
Indwelling catheter
Q: The nurse is assessing a client at risk for dehydration. Further education is required when the
patient states
Answer:
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