Exam 27: Cognitive and Neurologic Function

A 65-year-old adult who recently lost his spouse is admitted to the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.He presents with a sad affect and is reluctant to interact within the milieu.The nursing diagnosis with priority is:

When planning care for the older adult with advanced dementia,the nurse recognizes that the best way to implement reality orientation is to:

While collecting a health history for an older adult patient,the nurse learns that the patient had been prescribed Elavil 3 weeks ago and wants to stop taking it because "It didn't make me feel any better." In response to this information,the nurse shares with the patient that:

What education by the nurse is most important to address age-related changes to the senses?

When assessing an older patient displaying symptoms of delirium,the nurse focuses the assessment on:

An older adult has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and mild retinal deterioration.To best address the patient's potential for developing situation depression,the nurse:

An older adult is experiencing age-related postural hypotension and he fears "something is really wrong" because he is the only one in his social group experiencing the problems.The nurse responds:

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient admitted to the hospital.What assessment findings place the patient at risk for developing delirium during the hospitalization? (Select all that apply. )

To help manage the potential side effects of prescribed antipsychotic medications,amantadine (Symmetrel)may be prescribed.Which statement best indicates that the nurse understands the appropriateness of this medication for the older adult patient?