The nurse assesses the fluid volume status of an older adult client who takes furosemide and amiodarone. Which method is the most reliable for assessing this client’s skin turgor?

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A nurse is assessing an older adult for possible complications after surgery. Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect that the client may be developing a respiratory complication?

A nurse notes that an older adult is unable to process complex thoughts and has difficulty forming sentences. Which action by the nurse is priority?

An 83 year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of hearing loss. Further examination reveals that his hearing loss is progressive, but otherwise unremarkable. Which phenomenon would the nurse most likely identify as contributing to the client’s status?

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A nurse working at a nursing home frequently works with clients who have cognitive impairment. Which of the following medical conditions may contribute to cognitive impairment?

A new nursing assistant asks the nurse how best to approach a hearing-impaired older adult. Which approach should the nurse recommend?

A palliative care team has taken over primary responsibility for the care of an older adult. A friend visiting the client inquires about the care that this individual is prescribed. Which response by the nurse is best? 

The nurse reads up on some of the more common cultural groups in the local area. How should the nurse interpret the information that is available about cultural groups?