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Which intervention by a long-term care facility nurse best demonstrates an evidence-based action to promote the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries for a resident admitted with a known pressure injury?

What are the current initiatives being implemented to enhance the specialty of gerontological nursing? (Select all that apply.)

When a client asks, “What could be causing my triglycerides to be so high; I’m really careful about my diet?” the nurse responds by asking the client which question? (Select all that apply.)

What is a reason why many “baby boomers” have multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis?

An otherwise healthy older adult reports having begun to experience problems “holding my water.” The nurse shows an understanding of interventions that may help minimize the problem of urinary incontinency when determining which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which symptom is an atypical cue of an adverse drug reaction in a patient? 

Which reason is cited for the limited engagement of nurses in group reminiscence activities?

An older patient asks a nurse, “I really have trouble sleeping and my doctor does not want to prescribe a sleeping pill for me. He says they are not good for older people. I really don’t understand his response. Can you help me?” What is the best response by the nurse?

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?