A nurse is educating a client with urge incontinence. What is the most effective first intervention?
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Match the symptoms or cause to the correct type of dementia.
Match the symptoms or cause to the correct type of dementia.
What physiological change leads to a slower metabolism of al…
What physiological change leads to a slower metabolism of alcohol in the stomach of older adults?
The nurse is assessing a client who has recently been diagno…
The nurse is assessing a client who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Which cognitive change should be expected in the early stage?
A patient asks about preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Which l…
A patient asks about preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Which lifestyle change should the nurse recommend?
An older adult says, “I feel like a burden.” What is the nur…
An older adult says, “I feel like a burden.” What is the nurse’s best response?
Which over-the-counter medication increases GI bleeding ris…
Which over-the-counter medication increases GI bleeding risk when combined with alcohol?
What is a concern for cannabis use in older adults?
What is a concern for cannabis use in older adults?
Mr. J., a 90-year-old resident of a long-term care facility,…
Mr. J., a 90-year-old resident of a long-term care facility, is usually alert and oriented. Today, the nurse notices he is slightly confused and more withdrawn than usual. He denies pain, but his appetite is decreased and he appears more fatigued. His vital signs are: Temp: 97.2°F (36.2°C) HR: 92 bpm RR: 20 BP: 130/76 There are no obvious signs of infection, but a urinalysis is pending due to mild suprapubic tenderness. The nurse considers age-related changes in temperature regulation and immune response. Which of the following best describes why further assessment is needed despite the absence of a fever?
A patient reports feeling a constant urge to void but passes…
A patient reports feeling a constant urge to void but passes only small amounts of urine. What should the nurse assess next?