An older adult admitted to the emergency department exhibits dyspnea and a sudden change in level of consciousness. The nurse should assess for which disorder?

The nurse develops a plan of care for a family with a experiencing caregiver fatigue related to the client’s overnight urinary incontinence. Which intervention will the nurse include?

A nurse is teaching a group of hearing-impaired nursing home residents about hearing aids. Which point should the nurse emphasize?

After an older adult client has had irrigation for removing impacted cerumen, which intervention(s) will be helpful for preventing recurrence? Select all that apply.

An older adult client states, “I often have dry eyes; it is bothersome and irritating.” What intervention will the nurse recommend?

An older adult client was recently diagnosed with glaucoma. Which intervention will the nurse teach the client to help prevent an increase in intraocular pressure?

The nurse is discussing smoking cessation with an older adult client who has smoked two packs per day of cigarettes since the client’s late teens. The client responds, “At this point in my life, I think it is probably too late to quit.” How should the nurse best respond to the client’s statement?

An older adult client, residing in a long-term care facility, has been newly prescribed an antimuscarinic agent for urge urinary incontinence. Which action will the nurse take?

A nurse who provides care in a nursing home occasionally encounters colleagues’ prejudices and misperceptions around the sexual wellness of residents. Which statement reflects an appropriate view of sexual health in older adult residents?

Which factor is prevalent with the normal aging process as it relates to respiratory abnormality?