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?

A nurse assesses an older adult in the assisted living facility who has presbyphagia. Which of the following should the nurse auscultate?

A nurse assesses an older adult client who states, “That waiting room is so cold!” Which system(s) will the nurse assess to determine the source of the client’s sensations? Select all that apply.

An older adult client with Parkinson disease lives alone in an apartment. The client is attempting to stay cool when the outside temperature is 102°F (39°C). A neighbor checks on the client and brings the client to the hospital. Which assessment finding indicates that the client may be experiencing the early stages of heat-related illness?

Which statement by an older adult client indicates the need for further teaching related to cholesterol reduction?  

A nurse teaches an older adult client about changes to nutritional requirements. Which meal choice shows teaching has been effective?

We discussed a specific study on multimorbidity in Chapter 10. Which psychological factor was shown to help people with multimorbidity?