The 68-year-old has admitted to the nurse that their level of sexual activity with their spouse has declined in recent months and has become absent over the past several weeks. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in light of this revelation?

The nurse in the emergency department is caring for the 77-year-old who was found wandering the streets looking for their dog during a severe snowstorm. They did not have a jacket or mittens on when they were found. Which assessments are the priority for the nurse to perform?

The nurse refers the 92-year-old with worsening cognitive deficits to a neurologist who diagnoses them with Alzheimer disease. The family is devastated. Which statement by the nurse to the family best demonstrates therapeutic interpersonal communication?

The nurse overhears a conversation between the older client and the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) that demonstrates cultural insensitivity by the UAP. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for further cultural sensitivity education?

The nurse is interviewing the older client, who states, “I sure would like to live to be 100.” The client has a family history of relatives living into their late 90s, has no health problems, obtains physical examination annually and stays active by volunteering at a homeless shelter weekly. Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with colorectal cancer who is refusing another round of chemotherapy. The family members have appealed to the nurse for another round of chemotherapy. Which factor will the nurse prioritize when determining the best course of action?

The home care nurse visits the 85-year-old client, who is incoherent, unsteady, leaning to the right, and wearing filthy clothes. Their room is in disarray, and the only word from them that the nurse can clearly identify is “no.” Which action should the nurse perform next?

The nurse is caring for the older client who is at the end of life and surrounded by their family. Which statement from the nurse to the family is most appropriate?

The older client has been at a skilled nursing facility for 30 days. They have refused rehabilitation services 5 out of the 7 past days. The nurse completes an assessment noting the older client is withdrawn, avoids eye contact, and states having difficulty sleeping and feeling hopeless. What action by the nurse is the priority?

Which of the following is an age-related change in the respiratory system of older clients?