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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)

Match each ocular condition with the correct description/response:

An 82-year-old patient recently immigrated from Vietnam and lives with her daughter. She speaks limited English and prefers herbal remedies. She is being discharged after treatment for pneumonia, and no interpreter is available on-site. Which nursing actions best demonstrate culturally competent and safe discharge care? (select all that apply)

An 82-year-old resident living in an assisted living facility, reports difficulty seeing at night and occasionally trips when walking in dimly lit areas. Which age-related change is most likely contributing to his increased fall risk?

A 65-year-old patient with hypertension asks the nurse for advice on foods to help manage blood pressure. Based on the principles of the DASH diet, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply)