The nurse is performing a dietary assessment with a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with community-acquired pneumonia. The client asks if the nurse is posing so many questions about the client’s dietary practices because the client is from another country. What is the nurse’s best response to this client?

The nurse is assessing a 28-year-old client who has presented to the emergency department with vague reports of malaise. The nurse observes bruising to the client’s upper arm that corresponds to the outline of fingers as well as yellow bruising around the left eye. The client makes minimal eye contact during the assessment. How should the nurse best inquire about the bruising?

A 30-year-old client is in the clinic for a yearly physical. The client states, “I found out that two of my uncles had heart attacks when they were young.” This alerts the nurse to complete a genetic-specific assessment. In addition to a complete health history, which components should the nurse include in this assessment?

At what age would an infant’s understanding of object permanence be solidified? 

At what age is the first MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) given?

A gerontologic nurse is aware of the demographic changes that affect the provision of health care. Which demographic change has the biggest impact?

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client with cardiovascular disease. The client comes to the clinic with a suspected respiratory infection and is diagnosed with pneumonia. What should the nurse recognize about the altered responses of older adults?

A 59-year-old client has come to the health care provider’s office for an annual physical and is being assessed by the office nurse. The nurse who is performing routine health screening for this client should be aware that one of the first physical signs of aging is what?

An 80-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital for hypertension and now requires oxygen. The client asks the nurse why oxygen is needed because they have never smoked and feel fine. The client requires oxygen in the hospital because of which respiratory changes or requirements?

After a sudden decline in cognition, a 77-year-old client who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia is receiving care at home. To reduce this client’s risk of future infarcts, which action should the nurse most strongly encourage?