Psychiatric Nursing Contemporary Practice 5th Edition By Boyd
Psychiatric Nursing Contemporary Practice 5th Edition By Boyd
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Chapter 36- Mental Health Assessment of Older Adults
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient with a hearing deficit caused by presbycusis. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when communicating with the patient? | |
| A) | Use a higher volume of speech. | |
| B) | Address the client’s family members. | |
| C) | Ask if the client can use sign language. | |
| D) | Use lower pitched tones. | |
| 2. | The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client who is taking an anticholinergic medication and complains of dry mouth. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? | |
| A) | Chew hard candies. | |
| B) | Rinse the mouth with a mouthwash. | |
| C) | Use more seasonings on food. | |
| D) | Drink decaffeinated beverages often. | |
| 3. | An elderly client tells the nurse that she had been constipated for the last few days and decided to use an over-the-counter fiber laxative that is dissolved in water. When reviewing the use of this laxative with the client, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible side effect? | |
| A) | Diarrhea | |
| B) | Nausea | |
| C) | Flatus | |
| D) | Stomach pain | |
| 4. | An 80-year-old client visits the mental health clinic with her daughter. During the assessment process, the client tells the nurse that she is taking an antidepressant, an antibiotic, and an occasional aspirin. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask? | |
| A) | “How much grapefruit juice do you drink on a daily basis?” | |
| B) | “How much orange juice do you drink on a daily basis?” | |
| C) | “How much tomato juice do you drink on a daily basis?” | |
| D) | “How much grape juice do you drink on a daily basis?” | |
| 5. | While caring for an 88-year-old client suspected of having dementia, the nurse assesses the client for a common delusional thought. Which of the following would the nurse interpret as a common delusion? | |
| A) | “I am the king of the universe.” | |
| B) | “Creatures are living in my closet.” | |
| C) | “The government has people following me.” | |
| D) | “My roommate keeps stealing my clothes.” | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | B |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | D |
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