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For which patient condition will the nurse avoid the use of a transdermal patch route of medication delivery? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which laboratory value is indicative of severity of an inflammatory response in a patient with malnutrition?

An older client reports to a nurse, “My daughter says there is something wrong with my hearing. I am not so sure. Yes, I have some problems hearing, but I am 78 years old. What does she expect? I noticed that at Christmas dinner, with all the racket around, I had some trouble. I think it is that my granddaughters mumble a lot, just like all young people. I guess it has been getting steadily worse; it seems to be both ears as well.” Based on the client’s description, the nurse suspects which sensorineural hearing related disorder?

An older patient diagnosed with dementia is referred for adult day services (ADS). The patient’s adult child asks the nurse about the benefits of ADS. The nurse considers which of the following in formulating a response? (Select all that apply.)

The benefits of telehealth include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which layer of skin will experience the negative effect of increased healing time as the individual ages?

Which statement describes the use of cochlear implants to enhance hearing?

Which attempt by the family to prevent an older, frail adult from falling causes the home health nurse concern?

An older adult’s diagnosis of sleep apnea is supported by nursing assessment and history data that include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

An older client in a long-term care facility is receiving an annual physical examination and is ordered laboratory tests that include a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, and thyroid tests. When the client’s son questions why these tests are being ordered by saying, “Dad is 85 why are you bothering him all he wants to do is sleep?” the nurse’s response is based on what understanding?