The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Adult Client Who Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing an older adult client who is cared for by an adult child. The client requires wound care and constant supervision. Because this client is considered vulnerable, what will the nurse include in the assessment?

• A) Weight.
• B) Vital signs.
• C) Bruises.
• D) Level of consciousness.

Understand infection control measures necessary in pediatric care settings.

Conduct appropriate sequential steps for inserting a nasogastric tube in pediatric patients.

Calculate and assess fluid output in pediatric patients for effective monitoring.

Understand the roles and responsibilities in change management.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with daily activities.

Situational Low Self-Esteem

A temporary feeling of inadequacy or lack of confidence that is triggered by specific circumstances or events.

Defensive Coping

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to protect themselves from perceived threats or to manage stress and anxiety.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment for severe mental illness where seizures are electrically induced in anesthetized patients to provide therapeutic effects.