Which of the following are three common causes of loneliness in the elderly?
A) Loss of spouse, loss of pet, and inability to speak English
B) Lack of finances, lack of social support, and lack of housing
C) Lack of housing, lack of finances, and lack of transportation
D) Low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression
Ans: A
Burnside lists five causes of loneliness in the elderly (from most common and severe to least common and severe):
• Death of a spouse, relative, or friend
• Loss of a pet
• The inability to communicate in the English language
• Pain: People often complain of loneliness when pain occurs during the late evening or early morning hours because no one is around to provide comfort.
• Certain times of the day or night: Changes in living habits due to institutionalization in a nursing home may cause loneliness because the elderly people are no longer able to perform daily or nightly rituals
You might also like to view...
The postoperative patient with anterior cervical laminectomy is complaining of tightness in his throat. His voice is raspy. The staff nurse asks the unit secretary to page Dr. Julio stat. This is an example of _____ leadership
a. authoritarian b. democratic c. laissez-faire d. servant
The ordered dosage is 410 mg. The available drug is labeled 0.5 g per mL. Calculate the dosage volume. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is explaining the process of synaptic transmission to the client who is taking medication that will affect it. Which client statement would indicate the need for further instruction?
1. The two primary neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are epinephrine and dopamine. 2. The ganglia contain the neuron cell body of the postganglionic neuron. 3. The more neurotransmitter released into the synapse, the greater the response. 4. After the neurotransmitter binds with a receptor, the message is conveyed to the target tissue.
A male patient has been started on a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
1. "Use a condom during intercourse." 2. "Keep this medication in a secure place away from children." 3. "Do not give blood while you are taking this medication." 4. "Do not do heavy exercise while taking this medication." 5. "Reduce your sodium intake while taking this drug."