An Older Adult Is Brought to the Emergency Department Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

An older adult is brought to the emergency department because of sudden onset of confusion.After the client is stabilized and comfortable,what assessment by the nurse is most important?

• A) Assess for orthostatic hypotension.
• B) Determine if there are new medications.
• C) Evaluate the client for gait abnormalities.
• D) Perform a delirium screening test.

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Definitions:

Inferior Goods

Goods whose demand decreases when consumers' income increases. They are the opposite of normal goods, which see increased demand with higher income.

Income Increase

A rise in the amount of money received, especially by workers or businesses, over a specific period.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing to buy.

Substitute

a product or service that can be used in place of another to satisfy similar needs or desires.