Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this pop-ulation?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently pre-scribed."
b. "I would like to understand how suppor-tive the patient's family members are."
c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues."
d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being healthy."
D
It is a misconception that old age is synonymous with disease and illness. The nurse should al-ways determine the patient's sense of wellness and independence when conducting a health and history assessment. An assessment of medication use and family support is important for any pa-tient. Many older adults do have chronic health conditions, but their perception is more important than a single number.
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