Older Adult Clients May React Differently to Infectious Processes and a Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

Older adult clients may react differently to infectious processes and a nurse suspects that her older adult client may be experiencing hypostatic pneumonia.The nurse must be alert to atypical signs and symptoms,such as:

• A) Hypotension
• B) Confusion
• C) Erythema
• D) Chills

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Definitions:

Initial Interview

The first meeting between a healthcare provider and a patient, aimed at discussing health concerns and medical history.

Release-of-Records Form

A document signed by a patient that authorizes the disclosure or sharing of their medical records with specified parties.

Court System

The organizational framework responsible for administering justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters through courts and legal processes.

SOAP Documentation

A method of documentation used in healthcare to organize patient notes; it stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.