CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT FINAL EXAM 2022 UPDATE

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CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT FINAL EXAM 2022 UPDATE Which of the following statements is true about serious chronic illnesses? The majority of annual US health care spending goes towards chronic illness ... What should drive decision making in palliative care? Patient goals of care Mr. R tells you that he is frightened by not knowing what happens after death. Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? Spiritual Which statement reflects the importance of learning about palliative care as a student nurse? Future employers expect you to have education and training in palliative care services The nurse is positioning a bed-monitoring device for a client who is at risk of wandering where should the nurse place the infrared beam detector? On the wall What is the purpose of making the client wear nonskid slippers? To prevent falls While caring for a client with immobility the RN applies a trochanter roll after placing the client in supine position. What is the rationale behind this nursing intervention? Prevent external hip rotation A geriatric client who has a risk of falls is on a bed monitor. What should the nurse do while caring for the patient: Disconnect alarm before assisting patient out of bed [Show More]

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