Exam 34: The Aging Individual

A client has recently been placed in a long-term care facility because of marked confusion and inability to perform most activities of daily living (ADLs).Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to maintain the client's self-esteem?

A client diagnosed with Glaucoma is being discharged to an assisted-living facility.In what way should the discharge nurse modify teaching to most effectively present information to this client?

An elderly client is exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder.A physician is considering prescribing an antidepressant.Which physiological problem should make a nurse question this medication regimen?

Anne is an elderly patient who lives in a long-term care facility has an adult daughter named Susan.During Susan's visit,the nurse overhears her say to Anne,"You are such a burden.It is so expensive to keep you here,and you don't care because you are so selfish.I may not come visit again because I am so sick of you." Anne is the victim of ___________ abuse.