The mobility, activity tolerance, and overall quality of life of a 79-year-old woman are severely diminished by her angina. The woman now lives with her daughter and son-in-law, both of whom are unsure how best to foster her well-being

Question

Which of the following teaching points of the nurse is most appropriate? A) "Doing as much as you and your husband can for your mother will allow her to dedicate her energies to recovery.".
B) "The most beneficial approach for your mother is to treat her exactly as you did before she developed this disability.".
C) "It will be helpful for you both to occasionally remind your mother about the areas of her health and abilities that remain intact.".
D) "Try to maximize the amount of self-care that your mother performs and still treat her like a responsible person.".

Answer 1

D
Feedback:
Interacting with the woman as a responsible adult who can still perform some self-care is more beneficial than doing everything for her, denying the reality of her losses or downplaying her disability by reminding her of what she still possesses.