A 30-year-old client is in the clinic for a yearly physical. The client states, “I found out that two of my uncles had heart attacks when they were young.” This alerts the nurse to complete a genetic-specific assessment. In addition to a complete health history, which components should the nurse include in this assessment?

At what age would an infant’s understanding of object permanence be solidified? 

At what age is the first MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) given?

A gerontologic nurse is aware of the demographic changes that affect the provision of health care. Which demographic change has the biggest impact?

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client with cardiovascular disease. The client comes to the clinic with a suspected respiratory infection and is diagnosed with pneumonia. What should the nurse recognize about the altered responses of older adults?

A 59-year-old client has come to the health care provider’s office for an annual physical and is being assessed by the office nurse. The nurse who is performing routine health screening for this client should be aware that one of the first physical signs of aging is what?

An 80-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital for hypertension and now requires oxygen. The client asks the nurse why oxygen is needed because they have never smoked and feel fine. The client requires oxygen in the hospital because of which respiratory changes or requirements?

After a sudden decline in cognition, a 77-year-old client who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia is receiving care at home. To reduce this client’s risk of future infarcts, which action should the nurse most strongly encourage?

The nurse is providing care for an 82-year-old client whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have worsened over the past several months. The client reports no longer being able to do as many things as in the past. Based on this statement, what issue is of most concern to the client?

The admissions department at a local hospital is registering a 78-year-old client for an outpatient diagnostic test. The admissions nurse asks if the client has an advance directive. The client reports not wanting to complete an advance directive because they do not want anyone controlling their finances. What would be appropriate information for the nurse to share with this client?