An 81-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease, hype…

An 81-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes asks the gerontology clinic nurse about starting sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. He takes aspirin 81 mg, metoprolol 50 mg BID, lisinopril 20 mg, and atorvastatin.Which teaching point by the nurse is most important for safety?

A 77-year-old client who recently lost their spouse to a chr…

A 77-year-old client who recently lost their spouse to a chronic progressive neurological disease has a history of osteoarthritis and hypertension and was newly diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer. The patient sold their home and moved to another state to be closer to adult children but misses many close friends. What makes this patient at risk for spiritual distress? (Select all that apply.)

An 84-year-old woman who moved to assisted living 6 months a…

An 84-year-old woman who moved to assisted living 6 months ago tells the nurse, “I was scared to leave my house, but now I have three wonderful friends here. We eat every meal together, play cards every afternoon, and even take the bus to the mall. I feel happier than I have in years.”Which nursing interpretation of this statement is most accurate?