Name 2 specific medications that can result in hearing loss?

The nurse is planning the discharge of the 85-year-old who will be moving into their adult child’s home. When addressing the risk of caregiver burden, which statement by the adult child does the nurse identify as potentially problematic?

The nurse is caring for the 65-year-old who has been deemed a very high suicide risk. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse?

The nurse in a skilled nursing facility notes that the resident recently transferred to the facility has two medications that are very similar in action and were prescribed at two different admissions. One of the medications was newly prescribed 10 days ago. Which of the following is the likely consequence that may have occurred if this medication discrepancy had not been found?

Which of the following are misconceptions related to pain and pain management in the older client? Select all that apply.

The nurse providing care to the aging population understands that which wellness approach is most appropriate?

The nurse is conducting a health education class for clients with arthritis that will address relevant issues of sexual function. Which statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful?

The nurse is caring for the client with urinary incontinence who lives in the community. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching healthcare providers about the differences between palliative care and hospice. Which of the following is true when discussing these two types of care?

The nurse is caring for the older client in a rehabilitation unit with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and whose oral intake is declining. The client also has a history of heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Which risk factor is most likely responsible for this client’s decline in appetite?