Exam 15: Hydration and Oral Care

In a long-term care facility, a nurse is having a discussion with the nurse aides about ways to deal with dementia clients who are uncooperative with mouth care. Appropriate methods to use include:

Which of the following statements describing oral care for the older population is correct?

An older woman asks a nurse, "You always seem to be telling me that I need to drink more water. How much water do I really need to drink?" The nurse bases her response on the knowledge that older adults should consume at least:

A nurse administers hypodermoclysis (HDC) to an older nursing home resident. The purpose of hypodermoclysis is:

An older adult complains of xerostomia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is observing a nurse aide perform denture care for a resident in the nursing home. The nurse recommends that the nurse aide receive additional education on denture care when the nurse observes which of the following?

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on an older patient who presented with a high fever and cough, reduced oral intake for 3 days, and lower extremity weakness. The patient has sunken eyes, and the patient's skin turgor over the sternum is poor. The nurse suspects that the patient is dehydrated. Which of the following are indicators of dehydration in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for an older adult who has a gastrostomy tube. The nurse is developing a care plan related to oral care. Which of the following should the nurse consider for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are age-related changes that affect hydration status? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented to prevent dehydration in hospitalized older adults? (Select all that apply.)