The nurse is teaching student nurses about Age-Friendly Heal…
The nurse is teaching student nurses about Age-Friendly Health Care Systems and what is used to promote quality of care in older adults. Which of the following interventions should the student nurse prioritize to include the components of this system? Select all that apply.
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Mr. Jones is being admitted to the unit by the nurse with a severe urinary tract infection and is accompanied by their home care giver who states, “He is very old, does not move around a lot, and is incontinent. I hope you like taking care of old people because they all revert back to being a baby, as the care is the same.” Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
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Case Study 1 The nurse is planning a function-focused care plan for Mr. Jones, who is 78, alert and oriented, and does not demonstrate any problems at this time. He is taking 6 medications and has a history of Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), and continues to smoke. Mr. Jones states that he does not move around that much because “I don’t feel like it. I just feel tired and “down” all the time.” He has no history of falls or pressure injuries. Which risk factors does Mr. C have that places him at risk for functional decline? Select all that apply.
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