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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching an 86-year-old about glaucoma and how to administer eye drops. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A;B;D

Rationale: A support person aids learning with vision issues, a private environment enhances focus, and engaging senses improves retention. Detailed explanations may overwhelm, and written materials should be concise.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for the 87-year-old hospitalized client. The nurse should assess for which age-related changes to best protect the client from friction injury?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Loss of skin thickness and elasticity increases friction injury risk due to a thinner epidermis and reduced strength. Vascularity, subcutaneous tissue, and cellular replacement decrease with aging.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse educator is planning teaching for other nurses after noting that some nurses need additional education on insulin types and how to use the new insulin injection pens. When planning teaching, which question by the educator best reflects consideration that the nurses are adult learners?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adult learners are independent and benefit from identifying their own learning needs and preferred methods. Asking about specific needs and teaching preferences supports this, unlike posters, presentations, or implying misunderstanding.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the 88-year-old client. Which finding should the nurse associate with the normal aging process?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Muscle strength of 4/5 is normal with aging. Fractures, ulnar deviation (rheumatoid arthritis), and heel pain (bone spurs) are not normal aging changes.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for the middle-aged client. Which client behavior should indicate to the nurse that the client may have difficulty achieving Erikson’s developmental stage of generativity?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Self-focus and disinterest in others suggest self-absorption and stagnation, indicating difficulty with generativity. Workplace accomplishments, volunteering, and involvement with grandchildren demonstrate generativity.

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The nurse is assessing the older adult client experiencing problems sleeping. Which statements, if made by the client, indicate that the client may benefit from teaching? Select all that apply.
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The nurse assesses that a hospitalized 20-year-old college student is anxious and not able to concentrate when given self-care instructions. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client to deal with the stress of hospitalization?

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