You are caring for an 82-year-old man who was recently admitted to the geriatric medical unit in which you work
Since admission, he has spoken frequently of becoming a burden to his children and "staying afloat" financially. When planning this patient's care, you should recognize his heightened risk of what nursing diagnosis?
A) Disturbed thought processes
B) Impaired social interaction
C) Decisional conflict
D) Anxiety
Ans: D
Feedback:
Economic concerns and fear of becoming a burden to families often lead to high anxiety in older people. There is no clear indication that the patient has disturbed thought processes, impaired social interaction, or decisional conflict.
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