An elderly patient with many health problems wants to save money to have a facelift. Which of the following is the most tactful and helpful comment a nurse can make?
A) Cosmetic surgery is fine at any age if a patient can afford it, and will do much more for the appearance than any cosmetic.
B) Cosmetic surgery is a waste of money for the elderly, but good cosmetics can be healthful and make you look much better.
C) Cosmetic surgery may be fine, but good cosmetics can be a less expensive and effective option.
D) Cosmetic surgery is inadvisable, and elderly patients should concentrate on inner beauty.
C
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Some elderly patients might benefit from cosmetic surgery if they can afford it and are otherwise healthy, but this patient is in neither category. Nevertheless, appearance can make a great contribution to a patient's morale, and the use of good cosmetics—those that will retain moisture, especially—will also aid in keeping the skin in good condition.
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