Exam 8: Health Assessment for Older Adults

During the health interview, the older adult complains of vague physical gastrointestinal complaints, the inability to fall asleep, frequent periods of wakefulness during the night, and a decrease in appetite. What should the nurse inquire about?

What is the purpose of a health screening?

How is objective data collected? (Select all that apply.)

What data would the nurse expect to find when performing an assessment of a 90-year-old suspected of having an upper respiratory infection?

The nurse palpates a very weak pedal pulse in the right foot. What other findings would the nurse expect to find in the right foot and leg? (Select all that apply.)

An 85-year-old man accompanied by his son is unable to recall the medications that he is presently taking. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

What is true of the health assessment in a long-term care facility? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse charts, "Patient stated pain is at a level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 and that he is still nauseated. Patient complains of feeling cold and has an oral temperature of 97.8°." What information would be considered objective findings?