If a person is having difficulty mastering tasks at one developmental level, he moves on to the next.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A 40-year-old woman has been receiving increasing amounts of care at home from her mother since she was diagnosed with HIV and became symptomatic
During a home visit from a community health nurse, the patient's mother tells the nurse that caregiving is an onerous responsibility, stating, "I'm completely at the end of my rope." What action should the nurse prioritize in response to the mother's statement? A) Have the patient admitted to hospital for a respite period. B) Validate the important contributions the mother is making to her daughter's well-being. C) Arrange for the transfer of the patient to a hospice setting. D) Identify community supports that can mobilized to provide for the patient's needs.
Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse to assess specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
a. "My skin is always so dry, especially here in the Southwest." b. "I often use a glycerin suppository for constipation." c. "I don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I don't have to get up at night." d. "In addition to coffee, I drink at least one glass of water with each meal."
What causes the greatest damage to self-worth?
a. Measuring self against internal ideals b. Measuring self against individual values c. Measuring self against external standards d. Measuring self against expressions of positive feedback
A nurse prefers to view the future in the present, making a point to dream about what the future will bring. Which of the following terms describes the definition that proposes the desired state for the future?
A) Preferable future B) Probable future C) Plausible future D) Possible future