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When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, what should the nurse advise the patient to avoid to reduce further drying of her skin?
- A. Perfumed soap
- B. Hard-milled soap
- C. Antibacterial soap
- D. Lotion soap
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibacterial soap is very drying.
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The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?
- A. Tasteless food
- B. Overuse of salt
- C. Lack of variety
- D. Loss of taste buds
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older adults may experience a loss of appetite. Change in taste as a result of decreased saliva production and a decreased number of taste buds may make food unappealing.
When the nurse discusses prevention of cardiac disease, falls, and depression with a group of older adults, the benefits of what are important to stress?
- A. Nutrition
- B. Medications
- C. Exercise
- D. Sleep
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention stresses exercise for the prevention of cardiac disease, falls, and depression.
At mealtime, the older adult seems to be eating less food than would be adequate. Compared to the younger adult, what is a requirement for the older adult?
- A. More fluids
- B. Less calcium
- C. Fewer calories
- D. More vitamins
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The older adult requires 30 calories per kilogram of body weight, whereas the younger adult requires 40 calories.
What is the most common cause of dementia?
- A. Multi infarct
- B. Medications
- C. Alzheimer's disease
- D. Parkinson disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?
- A. Intake of antacids several times a day
- B. Taking a laxative once a week
- C. Excessive exercise routine
- D. Eating two apples a day
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intake of antacids is constipating. All other options decrease the risk of constipation.