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The nurse encourages the family of a terminally ill client to stay in the room because of approaching death. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? 

An elderly client admitted for dizziness often asks the nurse to repeat herself, appears frustrated and looks away during conversation, and often answers questions inappropriately. Which actions, by the nurse, would best improve communication?Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing an older adult and a family caregiver. Which statement by a family caregiver would lead the nurse to suspect elder abuse?

A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has received treatment with 4 ounces of orange juice for a hypoglycemic episode. Accucheck has risen to 90 mg/dL. Lunch is not scheduled for another two hours. How should the nurse proceed to ensure that hypoglycemia does not reoccur?

A client who is edentulous tells the nurse, “I don’t bother going to the dentist anymore since I don’t have any teeth.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates appropriate understanding of oral health needs for this client?

Client presents with complaints of excessive fatigue, weight gain, constipation and cold intolerance. What lab test should the nurse anticipate being ordered by the physician?

A client has been started on alendronate (Fosamax) to treat osteoporosis. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The discharge nurse is teaching insulin administration to an older client. Based on the nurse’s understanding of the older learner which teaching strategy would be the best to use?

A 68-year-old client asks the nurse, “I hear about Medicare and Medicaid. What’s the difference?” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Client is admitted with acute pancreatitis after attending a three-day wedding celebration. The client is made NPO and is given Morphine for pain of 8/10 in left upper abdomen. What labs does the nurse anticipate the physician will order specific to the pancreas?