A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is experiencing age-related changes. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Increased calcification of bones

Increased muscle mass

increased joint stiffness

increased balance

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   In older adults, bones tend to lose calcium, becoming less dense, and more prone to fractures.
B.   Generally, older adults may experience a decrease in muscle mass due to factors such as decreased physical activity and hormonal changes.
C.   This is the correct answer. Joint stiffness is a common age-related change due to wear and tear on the cartilage.
D.   Balance tends to decline with age due to factors such as changes in vision, muscle strength, and joint flexibility.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Placing electrical cords along the walls is not a significant safety risk unless they create a tripping hazard.
B. Handrails in the bathroom are a safety measure and help prevent falls.
C. Using a microwave for cooking is not inherently unsafe.
D. Scatter rugs can create a tripping hazard, especially for someone with decreased vision, and pose a safety risk.

A. Client has an NG tube to gastric suction. B. Client reports drinking 3.5 to 4 L of water each day. C. Client has a history of alcohol abuse disorder, D. Client is currently prescribed spironolactone

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Hypokalemia can be caused by excessive loss of potassium from the gastrointestinal tract, such as from vomiting, diarrhea, or gastric suction.
B. Drinking a large amount of water is more likely to dilute sodium levels rather than potassium.
C. Alcohol abuse disorder is not a direct cause of low potassium levels.
D. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and its use can lead to hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia.

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