Kaplan Gerontology Test A NGN -With 100% verified solutions 2026-2027 (5pages)

An older adult client has a urine specific gravity of 1.035 and a hematocrit of 59% (0.59). The nurse anticipates which health care provider prescription? A. Restrict oral fluids to 1000 mL per 24 hours. B. Decrease IV fluids from 150 mL to 50 mL per hour. C. Determine which oral fluids are preferred by the client. D. Increase IV fluids from 100 mL to 200 mL per hour. D. Increase IV fluids from 100 mL to 200 mL per hour. An older adult client reports passing stool about 2-3 times a week and often feeling full and "bloated". Which action does the nurse take first? A. Asks the client about the amount of daily activity B. Tells the client to increase the fiber in the diet C. Asks the client if this is a new problem D. Tells the client to increase the amount of daily fluids C. Asks the client if this is a new problem. The nurse teaches to a group of older adults about nutrition for their age group. Which information does the nurse include? A. Protein needs to increase as a person ages. B. Complex carbohydrates should be decreased. C. The calorie intake should decrease with age. D. Fats should be increased in the diet. C. The calorie intake should decrease with age. An older adult client takes a prescription for benzodiazepines. The nurse is aware this medication may be less effective for the client. For which reason is this true? A. An increase in body fat mass B. A decrease in lean body mass C. An increase in enzymes in the liver D. A decrease in kidney tubules A. An increase in body fat mass. The adult child of and older client tells the nurse the client has become confused and is hallucinating. It is determined the client takes 15 medications daily. Which response by the nurse is essential? (Select all that apply) A. "It is likely that some interactions among the medications may be responsible." B. "Older adults do not metabolize medications easily and an increase in levels may cause problems." C. "Changes in the ratio of muscle to fat tissues may affect the amounts of medication in the body." D. There is a change in the functioning of the liver and kidneys which may affect the