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Which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client has developed osteoporosis?

A client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being admitted with a fever and patchy infiltrates in the lung fields on the chest x-ray.  The wife asks what caused this since the are careful not to get around anyone sick.  How would the nurse respond?

During the morning assessment, the nurse determines that the 80 y/o client admitted with a fractured right femoral neck is confused.  Which action should the nurse implement first?

The client is being evaluated for osteoporosis.  Which diagnostic test is the most accurate for the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

The nurse is assessing a 48 y/o client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Which clinical manifestation assessed by the nurse would warrant immediate intervention?

The female client, diagnosed with osteoporosis, tells the nurse that she plans to perform swim aerobics for 30 minutes every day.  Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse?

The wound care nurse documented a client’s pressure ulcers on admission as 3.3 cm X 4.0 cm stage II on the coccyx.  Which information would alert the nurse that the client’s pressure ulcer is getting worse?

The client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being discharged on carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet).  Which statement is the scientific rationale for combinin these medications?

Intervention for older adults should focus on

Which of the following is a false statement regarding mental capacity and aging?