Bertha Is an 85-Year-Old Grandmother Who Has Multiple Morbidities

question 6

Multiple Choice

Bertha is an 85-year-old grandmother who has multiple morbidities.Family members report that Bertha is not eating much and does not seem as active as usual.They want the nurse practitioner to order tests to identify what is happening to her.The nurse practitioner considers which of the following before ordering any tests? Select all that apply.

• A)Will the test results alter any of the diagnoses that she is currently addressing?
• B)Will the results alter management of her health regimen?
• C)What is the cost/benefits ratio?
• D)Is the test the least invasive?
• E)Is this testing acceptable to the patient?
• F) None of the above.

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