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?

A nurse who provides care to many older adults recognizes the importance of implementing a wellness approach to care. What principle underlies this approach to the health care of older adults?

An older adult client is admitted to the hospital. A nurse assesses the client for frailty. Which signs and symptoms indicate frailty?

Mr, Adams, 65 year-old, is admitted with a diagnosis of emphysema. What physical changes would the nurse expect to find in a client with emphysema?

An ethics committee has been called in to assist with an ethical dilemma facing a facility. When using an ethics committee, which element would be most important to integrate into the process?

While conducting a health history, the nurse is concerned that an older adult client is at risk for alcohol abuse. Which of the following findings would suggest to the nurse that this warrants further assessment? (Select all that apply.)

Despite the high quality care and conscientious application of the principles of asepsis, a 78 year-old client who had undergone coronary bypass surgery has developed an infection in the leg incision. Which factor would the nurse most likely identify as contributing to the client’s infection?

Which statement by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression?

A nurse who provides care in a clinic comes into contact with numerous older adults, many of whom have bruises of various sizes and stages on their body. What pattern of bruising is most suggestive of possible abuse?