Mr B, age 73, has a terminal illness. He has entered a nursing home, where he will reside until his death. Until age 70, he worked as a successful bank president and was an active community leader
His nurse should be alert for signs that he most resents his: A) Mortality
B) Unemployment
C) Family
D) Dependency
D
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The elderly often fear that their illness or disability may cause them to lose their independence. Becoming a burden to their families, being unable to meet the demands of daily living, and having to enter a nursing home are some of the fears associated with dependency. Physical pain from an illness may not be as intolerable as the dependency it causes. In Mr B's case, his rapid change from great independence to near total dependence may distress him more than family relationships, the loss of his work role, or his impending death.
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