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HESI PN GERONTOLOGY Exam Actual Exam Version 3 /Gerontology Hesi Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
The home health practical nurse (PN) visits an older woman with heart failure (HF) who is on complete bed rest. Which intervention is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to suggest to the client to prevent complications related to immobility? - ANSWER-Perform leg exercises while in bed.
An older male client is admitted to the hospital with left sided heart failure (HF). Which finding should the practical nurse document that is consistent of HF? - ANSWER-Coarse and fine crackles.
An older female client who has been taking hydrocodone/ acetaminophen (Lortab) q4 hours for chronic back pain for the past 5 years, tells the practical nurse (PN) that she cannot live without her pain pills. When asked if she is addicted, the client states that she is not an addict because the healthcare provider prescribed the pain pills. Which coping mechanism should the PN determine the client is using about her addiction? - ANSWER-Rationalization to support narcotic use.
An older male client with heart failure (HF) complains of chronic constipation and wants to retrain his bowel. Which information should 1 / 2
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the practical nurse (PN) offer the client in establishing regular bowel habits - ANSWER-Add whole grain foods and fibrous vegetables to diet.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is visiting an older client with chronic hypertension. What evaluation is most important for the PN to complete with each visit? - ANSWER-Effectiveness of medication.
An older client is admitted for emergency treatment of acute closed- angle glaucoma. The practical nurse (PN) begins administering the prescribed miotic medications and glycerin (Glycol) therapy. Which intervention is most important for the PN to maintain during the client's therapy? - ANSWER-Monitor intake and output q2 hours for 24 hours.
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned the care of an older client who returns to the unit after surgery for closed angle glaucoma. Which intervention in the plan of care should the PN bring to the attention of the charge nurse? - ANSWER-Administer morphine 4 mg IM q2 hour PRN pain.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to the the family about how to prevent pressure ulcers for their older family member who is bedridden. Which measure should the PN discuss? - ANSWER-Lift the client when turning instead of sliding.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is changing an older client's wet to dry dressing. Which observation should the PN evaluate as a therapeutic
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