Which describes the nurse's role for an older patient with a chronic illness?
a. Implement an individualized therapeutic regimen that brings about a cure.
b. Provide caring to help the patient live at the optimal level of health and wellness.
c. Suggest that the patient accept eventual death to reduce burdens on the patient's family.
d. Encourage the patient to minimize the utilization of services to control costs.
B
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A Incorrect. Chronic illnesses are long-term problems, and cures are not usually available.
B Correct. A chronic illness cannot be cured, but with caring, the nurse can assist the patient to live without being dominated by the demands of the illness.
C Incorrect. If a patient has an incurable illness, the nurse provides a caring envi-ronment to facilitate implementation of the patient's and family's wishes.
D Incorrect. The nurse can help the patient and family to formulate cost-cutting measures if so requested; however, because the nurse is the patient's advocate, the nurse avoids making recommendations about not using services.
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