A nurse assesses the eating habits of a 75-year-old client who takes iron supplements for iron
deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements by
... [Show More] the client indicates a need for further
teaching?
A. "I drink orange juice with my iron."
B. "I prefer coffee to take my pills."
C. "I take all my pills with a glass of warm water."
D. "I take my iron in between my meals."
B
A healthy 70-year-old has been using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic rhinitis. One week
later, the client begins to exhibit signs of confusion and disorientation. The spouse calls the
primary care facility to speak with the nurse. Which event should the nurse suspect first?
A. The older adult has hyponatremia, leading to delirium.
B. The older adult is having transient ischemic attacks.
C. The older adult has an overwhelming infection.
D. The older adult is experiencing an adverse drug effect.
D
An older adult, aged 72, with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease is admitted to a longterm care facility. The client takes glipizide (Glucotrol) and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur). The
medical history states that the client drank 4 ounces of whiskey per day for many years. Which
of the following actions should be a priority for the admitting nurse?
A. Assess and observe for depression.
B. Assess for hypoglycemia and hypotension.
C. Evaluate the client for renal failure.
D. Evaluate blood work for changes in electrolytes.
B
An older adult wants to take ginkgo biloba, valsartan (Diovan), and hydrochlorothiazide for
hypertension. He also takes an aspirin daily. Which of the following statements best reflects the
advice his nurse should give him?
A. "Ginkgo biloba may cause postprandial hypotension in older adults."
B. "Ginkgo biloba has the potential to interact with hydrochlorothiazide."
C. "Ginkgo biloba can interact with valsartan, reducing its effectiveness."
D. "Ginkgo biloba taken with aspirin can potentially cause a drug interaction."
D
5. A nurse assesses an older adult who has been having a difficult time sleeping throughout the
night and incontinence. Which of the following questions by the nurse will best provide clues to
these problems?
A. "How many times a night do you get up to urinate?"
B. "What did your health care practitioner tell you about your medications?" [Show Less]