A nurse is reviewing the health history and bladder scan results of a client who reports dribbling urine and feeling bladder fullness. The bladder scan shows a post-void residual volume of 300 mL. Which type of urinary incontinence should the nurse suspect?

Which of the following drugs would most likely be on the Beer's List? (Select All that Apply.)

What nutritional intervention is beneficial for older adults experiencing constipation?

A home health nurse is completing an admission on a client who recently experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). During the assessment, the client begins to report a severe headache and numbness in the left arm. Which action should the nurse take initially?

An older adult client presents with chronic constipation, decreased urine output, and a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following conditions should the nurse evaluate as a likely contributing factor to the client's current symptoms?

Complete the following by using the list of options.
_______ is the use of multiple medications that can increase the risk of drug interactions and increase the risk for an adverse event.

Which classification of drugs is on the list of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) for older adults and should be avoided except in extreme cases?

An older adult arrives at the emergency department with a probable diagnosis of a hemorrhagic stroke. The nurse understands, based on the client's age, that the most likely cause is which one of the following?

Which assessment is crucial for older adults starting a new medication to prevent adverse drug events?

An older adult client who receives intravenous (IV) fluids is making wide gesticulations with her arms and loudly insulting the nursing staff. Which intervention should the nurse implement to maintain safe, effective nursing care initially?

A nurse is reviewing the transfer report on a client.

A nurse is preparing to receive a client from a residential care facility who is scheduled to arrive on the medical-surgical unit. The nurse has received the following transfer report by telephone from the nurse at the residential care facility.

Click to highlight the statements in the transfer report that require action by the nurse prior to the client's arrival.

70-year old male with reports of mid-abdominal pain for 4 days, rating pain 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Has had decreased appetite for a week. Upper abdomen distention present with decreased bowel sounds in lower abdomen. Client reports nausea and started vomiting orange-brown emesis yesterday afternoon that has foul odor. Last bowel movement 7 days ago. Lungs clear to auscultation. Heart sounds moderate and regular. Vitals: Temperature 37.8° C (100° F), BP 120/80 mm Hg, pulse rate 100/min, respirations 20/min and regular.