Nurse J provides care for numerous older adult clients in the context of her work as a community health nurse
Which of her following clients is displaying a deficit in knowledge, experience, and skills that has the potential to compromise his or her health? A) A 79-year-old female client who has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) following her recent stroke.
B) Mrs. H, age 78, who states that she lost all hope since her husband's death 5 months prior and no longer wants to stay active.
C) An 89-year-old man who has recently lost the ability to climb stairs due to the exacerbation of his congestive heart failure.
D) Mr. I, recently diagnosed with diabetes, who shows an inability to manipulate his glucometer and test strips.
D
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Mr. I demonstrates an inability to perform the necessary skills for health care. Answers A and C indicate a lack of physical ability while answer B suggests a lack of desire to take action.
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