Older adult with decrease in subcutaneous fat

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1. Which intervention should the nurse implement for an older adult with a decrease in subcutaneous fat?

A) Instruct the patient to rise slowly after lying in bed

B) Teach the patient about the importance of taking medications on time.

C) Encourage the patients receive recommended immunization

D) Ensure the patient wears sufficient clothing to keep warm.

2. The nurse is teaching a patient with insomnia. Which statement indicates the patient understands the teaching?

A) "I plan to listen to soothing music before bedtime.

B) "I plan to drink a glass of wine just before bed

C) "I will exercise for one hour before going to bed

D) "I will drink a cup of coffee about an hour before bed

3. A nursing home patient has been eating less food during meal times. What is the best nursing action?

A) Spoon feed the pt. until the food is completely eaten

B) Substitute a supplemental drink for the meal

C) Do a complete physical assessment of the patient

D) Arrange for a consultation for the placement of a feeding tube.

4. An older adult tells the nurse, I feel like I'm going crazy because of feeling overwhelmed, misplacing personal items and feeling sad all the time. What is the priority nursing action?

A) Explore available patient support

B) Perform a psychosocial assessment

C) Assist the patient to develop coping skills

D) I told the patient that these feelings are normal with aging.

5. What is the most important assessment for a nurse to make when a patient has just begun to take an antidepressant medication?

A) Loss of appetite B) Potential for self harm C) Sleep pattern disturbance D) Frequent headaches Please include rationales.

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