Why does the nurse take special precautions when administering a rectal suppository to an older patient?

An older adult client is experiencing an irregular heartbeat.  The patient was recently prescribed a diuretic. What action(s) will the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Studies report pathological changes in the brain, sometimes years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear. Which of the following best describes the transitional stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia?

A nurse manager of a long-term facility is working on a plan to enhance the environment for older adults with changing sensory experiences. Which plan would be most effective in addressing the older adults’ changing needs?

An 84 year old female lives at home with her 85 year old husband.  She is independent with all her ADLs and cooks/prepares all of their meals.  Over the past few hours, her husband reports she has become confused.  Which of the following can cause confusion in the elderly?

The family of an older adult client with dysphagia comes to the skilled nursing facility to feed the client. Which practice from the family would the nurse address with teaching related to dysphagia?

A nurse is evaluating an older adult client’s lifestyle to determine the client’s risk for neurovascular disease. The nurse determines the need to develop a teaching program for the client based on which factor(s)? Select all that apply.

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease include all of the following except:

A gerontological nurse is making rounds on the medical unit and notices an older adult client sitting quietly alone in the room. Which concept would be most important for the nurse to integrate into the plan of care to address this behavior?

A nurse is providing care to an older adult who has experienced a myocardial infarction. When developing this client’s plan of care, the nurse would focus interventions to achieve which goal(s)? Select all that apply.