1. An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to
... [Show More] maintain safe medication administration? [Select all that apply]
A. locked medication storage in the client's room
B. medication administration record (MAR)
C. payment forms for prescribed medications
D. delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness: a. locked medication storage in the client's room
B. medication administration record (MAR)
D. delivery of adequate supply of medication
E. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness
2. When assessing an older client, which age-related changes in the cardio- vascular system should the registered nurse (RN) document? [Select all that apply]
A. dyspnea
B. chest pain
C. cardiac murmurs
D. widening pulse pressure
E. irregular heart rate:
c. cardiac murmurs
d. widening pulse pressure
3. An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses to eat or join any activities. When evaluating the client further, what should the registered nurse (RN) focus on during next examination?
A. anxiety
B. depression
C. exhaustion
D. confusion: b. depression
Depression is a symptom that an older client is likely to experience with a sudden change in living accommodations when a loss of personal identity can create low self-esteem.
4. The registered nurse (RN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert and mildly confused and can self-ambulate. Which nursing intervention should the RN implement?
A. offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours
B. use protective disposal undergarment instead of underwear
C. ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours
D. obtain a prescription for intermittent catheterization: a. offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours
Toileting assistance maintains independence and self-esteem which are important for an older client with incontinence. A toileting schedule also decreases the client’s chances of accidents and embarrassment.
5. The healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, atorvastatin (Lipitor), for an older client who arrives at the clinic for an annual physical examination. What common side effect should the registered nurse (RN) advise the client to observe for with this medication?
A. constipation
B. headaches
C. muscle weakness
D. nausea and vomiting: b. headaches
Headaches are the most common side effect of atorvastatin (Lipitor). [Show Less]