A nurse in an extended-care facility is reinforcing teaching for with a group of newly licensed nurses about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

More difficulty seeing due to a greater sensitivity to glare

Decreased systolic blood pressure

Decreased bladder capacity

Decreased cough reflex

Dehydration of intervertebral discs

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,D,E

A.   Age-related changes can cause difficulty seeing, particularly with glare sensitivity.
B.   Systolic blood pressure tends to decrease with age.
C.   Bladder capacity decreases with age, leading to increased frequency of urination.
D.   The cough reflex weakens with age, increasing the risk of aspiration.
E.   Intervertebral discs can become dehydrated with age, contributing to a loss of height and increased risk of disc herniation.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

A. Codeine is an opioid analgesic.
B. Acetaminophen is a nonopioid analgesic.
C. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), also considered a nonopioid analgesic.
D. Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic.
E. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic.

A. Use clean technique when changing the catheter dressing. B. Change the catheter dressing every 2 days. C. Clean the access port on the CVAD line with povidone-iodine prior to use D. Perform hand hygiene for 10 sec prior to changing the catheter dressing. E. Use friction when cleaning the access port.

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Using clean technique helps prevent contamination during catheter dressing changes.
B. Changing the catheter dressing every 2 days may not be necessary, and frequency should be based on the facility's policy and the client's condition.
C. Povidone-iodine is not the recommended antiseptic for cleaning the access port.
Alcohol or chlorhexidine is typically recommended.
D. Proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent introducing pathogens during catheter care.
E. Using friction when cleaning the access port is not a recommended practice and may cause damage. Cleaning should be done gently to avoid compromising the integrity of the site.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

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A nurse is assisting in the care of a client. Exhibits The nurse is assisting with catheter care for the client to prevent a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI bundle). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

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