While caring for an older Korean patient, the nurse notes that the patient answers questions regarding health history when asked but is otherwise silent and does not maintain eye contact. Being culturally sensitive, the nurse recognizes that the patients actions are most likely a(n):

A nurse is caring for an older patient in the emergency department. What information about the patient will be most helpful in creating a plan of care?

The nurse is caring for an older patient with hypothyroidism and receives an order to administer 0.25 mg of levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) PO every morning before breakfast. The nurse has on hand 100 mcg/tablet. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?

The nurse responsible for administering medications to the residents of a long-term care facility shows an understanding of the risk of injury this population experiences when

The nurse most effectively implements guided reminiscence during a patient interview by

An older adult patient is having difficulty remembering when to take several of the prescribed medications. To improve the patient's compliance with the medication regimen, the nurse.

A Hispanic patient explains that the Hispanic culture believes that dietary management would be just as effective in managing her problems as medication, so the patients prescription has not been filled. Which action by the nurse illustrates cultural accommodation?

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)

To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult patient who requires in home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the geriatric nurse:

The gerontologic nurse plans community programming for older women, noting what facts about this population subgroup? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is assessing patients for impending alcohol withdrawal. The nurse assesses the patient with which of the following conditions as a priority?