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An older adult reports being cold in the room even though the thermostat is set at 75 degrees. The client may feel cold because older adults have:

The nurse is reinforcing client teaching about common physiologic changes of aging. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse finds an unlicensed assistive personnel massaging the reddened nonblanching bony prominence of a client on bed rest. The nurse should:

A hospice nurse is implementing the plan of care for a client with terminal cancer. Which interventions are most important to implement? Select all that apply.

An older adult client has a wound that is not healing normally. Interventions should be based on which factor?

What 2 actions should the nurse take to address the condition the client is experiencing?

What is the nurse’s first concern for the client going home with a pressure ulcer on the coccyx that is to heal by secondary intention?

Which of the following interventions is best for the nurse to perform when drooling occurs in a weak, terminally ill client?

A resident in a long-term facility has areas of skin breakdown in the skin folds and requires assistance with all activities of daily living.  Which intervention will be best to delegate to the UAP?

Which 2 parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the client’s progress related to their condition?