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Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 9th Edition Lewis Dirksen Heitkemper Bucher 0323086780 9780323086783 Full download link at: Test bank: https://testbankpack.com/p/test-bank-for-medical-surgical-nursing-9thedition-lewis-dirksen-heitkemper-bucher-0323086780-9780323086783/ Chapter 5: Chronic Illness and Older Adults Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for an older patient with hypertension who has been hospitalized after a transient

ischemic (TIA), which topic is the most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching? a. Effect of atherosclerosis on blood vessels b. Mechanism of action of anticoagulant drug therapy c. Symptoms indicating that the patient should contact the health care provider d. Impact of the patient’s family history on likelihood of developing a serious stroke ANS: C

One of the tasks for patients with chronic illnesses is to prevent and manage a crisis. The patient needs instruction on recognition of symptoms of hypertension and TIA and appropriate actions to take if these symptoms occur. The other information also may be included in patient teaching but is not as essential in the patient’s self-management of the illness. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 63 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 2. The nurse performs a comprehensive geriatric assessment of a patient who is being assessed

for admission to an assisted living facility. Which question is the most important for the nurse to ask? a. “Have you had any recent infections?” b. “How frequently do you see a doctor?” c. “Do you have a history of heart disease?” d. “Are you able to prepare your own meals?” ANS: D

The patient’s functional abilities, rather than the presence of an acute or chronic illness, are more useful in determining how well the patient might adapt to an assisted living situation. The other questions will also provide helpful information but are not as useful in providing a basis for determining patient needs or for developing interventions for the older patient. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 71 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance


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