NUR 304 FINAL EXAM A+ TEST BANK 1 NUR 304 FINAL EXAM With 200 Complete EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) 2025/26 PREP (NEW!)2025 Test Bank with RATIONALES | The nurse assesses an older client. What age-related physiologic changes would the nurse expect? a. Heat intolerance b. Rheumatoid arthritis c. Dehydration d. Increased appetite - Correct Answer :ANS: C As people age, the many of the endocrine glands decrease hormone production, including aNUR 304 FINAL EXAM A+ TEST BANK 2 decrease in antidiuretic hormone production. This change, in addition to less body fluid being present as one ages, can cause dehydration. Older adults usually have cold intolerance and a decrease in appetite. Rheumatoid arthritis is not an age-related change; osteoarthritis causes primarily by aging. The nurse plans care for a client with Parkinson disease. Which intervention would the nurse include in this client's plan of care? a. Restrain the client to prevent falling. b. Ensure that the client uses incentive spirometry. c. Teach the client pursed-lip breathing techniques. d. Keep the head of the bed at 30 degrees or greater. - Correct Answer :ANS: D Elevation of the head of the bed will help prevent aspiration. The