A 79‑year‑old woman reports “a strong urge out of nowhere, a…
A 79‑year‑old woman reports “a strong urge out of nowhere, and I can’t make it in time.” Voids small volumes frequently, PVR = 35 mL, no dysuria, no fever. Neuro history: prior CVA.What is the most likely UI type and the best first‑line intervention?
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An 84‑year‑old woman with mild cognitive impairment is admitted for dizziness and weakness. She has no swallowing difficulty and is physically able to hold a cup and drink independently. When the nurse offers fluids, the patient states, “I don’t drink much because I’m afraid I’ll wet myself.” Using the 4 categories of hydration problems, how should the nurse best classify why this patient is not adequately hydrated?
Read DetailsA 77-year-old patient repeatedly visits the clinic for vague…
A 77-year-old patient repeatedly visits the clinic for vague physical complaints. Diagnostic testing is unremarkable. The patient appears poorly groomed, reports insomnia, and states, “Nothing helps anymore.” What is the nurse’s best next action?
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You have a 78-year-old patient who presents to the clinic for a routine wellness exam. He reports feeling more fatigued than usual and mentions a 6-pound weight loss over the past two months. He also describes occasional bloating, early satiety, and mild discomfort in the upper abdomen after meals. The nurse reviews his dietary intake and notes that he consumes a balanced diet with adequate protein and iron. His physical exam is unremarkable except for mild pallor. Vital signs are stable. Lab results from last week reveal: Hemoglobin: 11.2 g/dL (Low) Vitamin B12: Borderline low Stool test: Negative for blood As part of the assessment, the nurse considers age-related changes in the digestive system. Based on this information, which age-related digestive change most likely contributes to his symptoms?
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1. In the bottom diagram shown below, the left upward pointing, greenish arrow is representing the start of which phenomenon? Please put answer in the space provided and spell out phenomenon completely. ______ 2. If the top presynaptic neuron fired two times in a row and released its neurotransmitter, what resulting phenomenon would occur in the postsynaptic cell? ______
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