Which data indicate to the nurse that a client is experiencing effective coping
following the loss of a spouse? Select all that apply.
1.
Looks at old snapshots of family
2.
Constantly neglects personal grooming
3.
Visits the spouse's grave once a month
4.
Visits the senior citizens' center once a month
5.
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Prefers to spend time alone and avoids contact with others - ANSWERS-1,3,4
QUESTION 2
Which client is most likely at risk to become a victim of elder abuse?
1.
A 75-year-old man with moderate hypertension
2.
A 68-year-old man with newly diagnosed cataracts
3.
A 90-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease
4.
A 70-year-old woman with early diagnosed Lyme disease - ANSWERS-3
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QUESTION 3
The nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing disturbed thought processes.
The nurse is told that the client believes that their food is being poisoned. Which
communication technique should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to
eat?
1.
Open-ended questions and silence
2.
Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences
3.
Stating the reasons that the client may not want to eat
4.
Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition - ANSWERS-1
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QUESTION 4
The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital after sustaining an
injury from a house fire. The client attempted to save a neighbor involved in the
fire, but despite the client's efforts, the neighbor died. Which action should the
nurse take to enable the client to work through the meaning of the crisis?
1.
Identifying the client's ability to function
2.
Identifying the client's potential for self-harm
3.
Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect coping
4.
Inquiring about the client's perception of the cause of the neighbor's death -
ANSWERS-3
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