NUR 257 Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness
Exam 2
Question:
working in a LTC facility you observe the UAP perform denture care. Follow up is required when you observe the UAP
Answer:
brushing dentures over a sink filled with warm water
Question:
a patient reports that they haven't pooped in 2 days. the priority intervention is to
Answer:
assess the clients bowel pattern
Question:
when caring for a patient diagnosed with urge incontinence related to a UTI.This is evidenced by
Answer:
sudden leakage of urine when unable to get to the toilet in time 1 / 2
Question:
when caring for a patient with urine incontinence which statement is most concerning?
Answer:
i have never had urine incontinence before this week
Question:
you are caring for a patient who is becoming malnourished because nothing tastes good to them. What should the nurse recommend?
Answer:
take sips of water between eating different food
Question:
A patient complains of abdominal pain, urine retention , and frequent liquid stools. What is the priority action?
Answer:
Assess for fecal impaction
Question:
An older patient is suspected for having dysphasia and/or aspiration when the nurse observes
Answer:
Hiccups
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