You have completed a comprehensive examination of a 79-year-old patient. Which of the following tools would be least appropriate to use when evaluating the patient’s medication regimen for potential adjustments?

An 84-year-old patient who lost a spouse two months ago reports experiencing symptoms similar to those the spouse had before death. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A 62-year-old patient who regularly plays golf presents with right shoulder pain. Following the physical examination, bursitis is the leading diagnosis. Which question would be least helpful in supporting this diagnosis?

A patient with a newly diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is receiving education about the condition and its management. Which of the following statements about AAA is incorrect?  

An 89-year-old resident of a long-term care facility experiences intermittent episodes of agitation. Which factor is most likely to precipitate these episodes?

Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis (OA) is inaccurate?

An 85-year-old patient with multiple chronic health conditions is brought to the clinic by family members who report a recent decrease in appetite and activity level. They request diagnostic testing to determine the cause of these changes. As the FNP develops a diagnostic plan, which of the following factors would be of least concern when deciding which tests to order?

During an annual wellness visit, a 78-year-old patient discusses psychosocial concerns about aging and maintaining quality of life. Which psychosocial need should the FNP prioritize when providing care?

Which of the following factors places older adults at the greatest risk for developing delirium?

A patient presents with cellulitis that developed after sustaining an open wound. Which of the following interventions is least appropriate in the management of this condition?