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The nurse is assessing a client who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Which cognitive change should be expected in the early stage?

A patient asks about preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Which lifestyle change should the nurse recommend?

An older adult says, “I feel like a burden.” What is the nurse’s best response?

 Which over-the-counter medication increases GI bleeding risk when combined with alcohol?

 What is a concern for cannabis use in older adults?

Mr. J., a 90-year-old resident of a long-term care facility, is usually alert and oriented. Today, the nurse notices he is slightly confused and more withdrawn than usual. He denies pain, but his appetite is decreased and he appears more fatigued. His vital signs are: Temp: 97.2°F (36.2°C) HR: 92 bpm RR: 20 BP: 130/76 There are no obvious signs of infection, but a urinalysis is pending due to mild suprapubic tenderness. The nurse considers age-related changes in temperature regulation and immune response. Which of the following best describes why further assessment is needed despite the absence of a fever?

A patient reports feeling a constant urge to void but passes only small amounts of urine. What should the nurse assess next?

An 80-year-old client presents for a routine examination. The nurse observes thickened, yellow toenails with noticeable distortion of the nail plate, as shown in the image. Which condition should the nurse suspect and plan to follow up on?

What should the nurse do first when a patient with Alzheimer’s begins experiencing fecal incontinence in the care facility?

A rock band has gained popularity across the country. They buy a bus to travel to their destinations. The purchase price is $175,000. The bus will be depreciated linearly over 6 years and will then have a scrap value of $109,000. Write a linear equation depicting this situation.