Question 1

The nurse helps minimize an older adult patient's risk of developing pernicious anemia by:

Accepted Answer

A) suggesting supplementing vitamin A. 
B) encouraging regular intake of citrus. 
C) identifying iron-rich foods. 
D) suggesting supplementing vitamin B12. 
A) suggesting supplementing vitamin A. 
B) encouraging regular intake of citrus. 
C) identifying iron-rich foods. 
D) suggesting supplementing vitamin B12.

Question 2

An older patient takes warfarin (Coumadin).The patient's international normalized ratio (INR)is 1.0.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Nothing;this level is therapeutic. 
B) Assess the patient's diet history. 
C) Prepare to administer vitamin K. 
D) Double the warfarin dose. 
A) Nothing;this level is therapeutic. 
B) Assess the patient's diet history. 
C) Prepare to administer vitamin K. 
D) Double the warfarin dose.

Question 3

An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4,PAO2 75 mmHg,PACO2 38 mmHg,HCO3 25.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Administer oxygen per facemask 
B) Assess the patient's shortness of breath 
C) Assess the patient's oxygen saturation 
D) Document the findings in the chart 
A) Administer oxygen per facemask 
B) Assess the patient's shortness of breath 
C) Assess the patient's oxygen saturation 
D) Document the findings in the chart

The nurse helps minimize an older adult patient's risk of developing pernicious anemia by:

An older patient takes warfarin (Coumadin).The patient's international normalized ratio (INR)is 1.0.What action by the nurse is best?

An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4,PAO₂ 75 mmHg,PACO₂ 38 mmHg,HCO₃ 25.What action by the nurse is best?

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

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

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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The nurse helps minimize an older adult patient's risk of developing pernicious anemia by:

An older patient takes warfarin (Coumadin).The patient's international normalized ratio (INR)is 1.0.What action by the nurse is best?

An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4,PAO2 75 mmHg,PACO2 38 mmHg,HCO3 25.What action by the nurse is best?

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

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

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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An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4,PAO₂ 75 mmHg,PACO₂ 38 mmHg,HCO₃ 25.What action by the nurse is best?