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An older adult patient is brought to the emergency department after taking a double dose of medication. The patient reports they mistook blue pills for green ones. The nurse notes the patient has decreased color differentiation due to age-related changes and multiple medications. Which intervention best addresses safety and prevents similar incidents?

An older adult patient has a decreased sense of smell, taste, and difficulty distinguishing colors such as greens, blues, and violets. Which nursing intervention best promotes food safety for this patient?

A nurse is planning care for an older adult patient. The nurse knows that some healthcare providers assume older adults are slow, weak, or unable to perform daily activities. Which approach demonstrates the nurse is avoiding stereotyping and using effective clinical judgment?

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of cultural stereotypes on older LGBTQ+ adults in Gen Silent?

What complication can occur in a person with dysphagia after a stroke?

A nurse is planning care for a group of older adults in a community wellness program. To provide culturally competent, person-centered care, the nurse must consider the diversity among participants. Which examples best reflect diversity within the older adult population? (Select all that apply)

A nurse observes several behaviors and attitudes in the healthcare setting. For each statement below, identify whether it reflects Cultural Destructiveness or Cultural Blindness:

*******************BONUS QUESTION MUST GET ALL QUESTIONS CORRECT FOR CREDIT******************* A 72-year-old patient is prescribed vancomycin 1,000 mg IV to be infused over 90 minutes. The pharmacy sends 1,000 mg in 250 mL D5W. The patient also receives maintenance IV fluids at 30 mL/hr, and their total fluid restriction is 150 mL/hr. Question: Calculate the base infusion rate of vancomycin in mL/hr. Report the answer as a whole number without rounding  ml/hr  Determine the maximum safe infusion rate without exceeding the patient’s fluid restriction. Maximum safe infusion rate ml/hr Decide if the calculated infusion rate is safe or unsafe

What culturally sensitive approach supports care planning?

A local health department wants to address nutrition disparities among older adults. Which strategies are most effective? (Select all that apply)