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Font 13. A geriatric client newly diagnosed with diabetes is being discharged. She is alert, orientated and able to independently maintain her activities of daily living. Treatment will consist of a 1500- calorie diet, insulin, and regular exercise by walking 30 minutes a day. What is a priority concern at the time the client is discharged? a) Does the client have adequate vision and manual dexterity to administer her own insulin? b) Does the client understand the impact diabetes will have on her lifestyle? c) Since the client is living alone, does she need Home Health to check on her daily? d) Does the client understand how to perform her daily urinary sugar ad acetone determinations? 14. A 75-year-old client is admitted to an inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit n the early stage of the Alzheimer's disease process. Which symptoms would be expected in this stage? a) Increased muscle tone and rigidity b) Restless and pacing c) Extension of the head and neck muscles d) Shuffling gait 15. While planning care for an elderly client with dementia, which plan would be a priority? a) Encourage dependency with activities of daily living b) Provide flexibility in schedules due to menta confusion c) Limit reminiscing due to poor memory d) Speak slowly and in a face-to-face position 16. Which observation would most likely represent caregiver burnout in the daughter of an 80-year- old Alzheimer's client? a) Failure of daughter to get parent into wheelchair daily b) Home environment extremely cluttered at each visit