Question 1

An older patient on chemotherapy is in the oncology clinic for follow-up.The nurse notes the patient appears depressed.What action by the nurse should occur first?

Accepted Answer

A) Assess the patient for depression. 
B) Review the patient's chemotherapy. 
C) Ask the patient about suicidal ideation. 
D) Inquire how the patient has been feeling. 
A) Assess the patient for depression. 
B) Review the patient's chemotherapy. 
C) Ask the patient about suicidal ideation. 
D) Inquire how the patient has been feeling.

Question 2

When obtaining a health history,the nurse recognizes that an older adult patient has a risk factor for colorectal cancer when he reports:

Accepted Answer

A) that he is a vegetarian who eats soy products. 
B) that he often needs laxatives for constipation. 
C) a history of inflammatory bowel disease. 
D) that diarrhea occurs at least monthly. 
A) that he is a vegetarian who eats soy products. 
B) that he often needs laxatives for constipation. 
C) a history of inflammatory bowel disease. 
D) that diarrhea occurs at least monthly.

Question 3

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) "Are you able to bathe yourself?" 
B) "Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?" 
C) "How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" 
D) "Do you still have concerns about your will?" 
E) "Can we talk about why you never remarried?" 
A) "Are you able to bathe yourself?" 
B) "Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?" 
C) "How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" 
D) "Do you still have concerns about your will?" 
E) "Can we talk about why you never remarried?"

An older patient on chemotherapy is in the oncology clinic for follow-up.The nurse notes the patient appears depressed.What action by the nurse should occur first?

When obtaining a health history,the nurse recognizes that an older adult patient has a risk factor for colorectal cancer when he reports:

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that apply. )

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 17: Cancer

An older patient on chemotherapy is in the oncology clinic for follow-up.The nurse notes the patient appears depressed.What action by the nurse should occur first?

When obtaining a health history,the nurse recognizes that an older adult patient has a risk factor for colorectal cancer when he reports:

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that apply. )

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Endocrine Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

Filters