The nurse works with a program that performs interviews, blood work, and digital rectal examinations aimed at identifying older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The program also facilitates bathroom alterations in older adults’ homes to ensure men with BPH have easy access to a toilet. Which component of health promotion still needs to be implemented in the program?

The nurse is teaching the family of an older adult client about the role of adult day care centers. Which statement by the family member indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse assesses the risk of the members of an older adult community. Which individual is most likely to be living at or below the poverty line?

The nurse is educating the 81 year old adult client, who is feeling worthless about getting old, about successful aging. Which statement made by the client indicates that the education provided was successful?

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.

The nurse teaches an older adult client about the use of the telehealth equipment to monitor congestive heart failure. Which statement by the client shows understanding?

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?

The nurse is assessing multiple older adult clients and would understand which of the following situations demonstrates the effect of physical environment the best?

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.

_______________ believed that the American system of government was a hybrid system because there had never been a monarch in the country and the people had more advanced democratic ideals.