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Falls are a common problem among older adults with reduced functional capacity and are a major factor contributing to dependence. Which nursing diagnosis/clinical problem would be appropriate for this client population afflicted by falls?

When assessing a client in the geriatric clinic, which tool should the nurse use to screen for cognitive impairment, including severity of cognitive impairment?

A nurse states, “The client is 75 years old. That is too old to learn how to change a dressing.” What is the nurse demonstrating?

A client recently had a surgical removal of the gallbladder. What type of intention will this heal by?

A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client with pneumonia. Which action does the nurse take first when the client begins to experience respiratory distress?

A 75-year-old client has had diarrhea for several days. What will the nurse assess to determine if the client is experiencing dehydration?

A nurse is admitting a client has completed chemo for colorectal cancer. The client is on neutropenia precautions and started on Filgrastim (Neupogen) to prevent infection. Which laboratory finding indicates therapy is working?

Match the following seizure medications with their generic and brand names. 

A client who is receiving Levodopa-Carbidopa for Parkinson’s disease is complaining of lightheadedness. Which action by the nurse is the priority to help prevent complications?

The nurse is monitoring the laboratory results of a client receiving an antineoplastic medication by the intravenous route. The nurse plans to initiate bleeding precautions if which laboratory result is noted?