An older patient diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis has recently moved in with his son ecause of a history of falls
The son describes how he and his family have eagerly assumed responsibility for "meeting all Dad's needs." The nurse is most concerned that this environment will result in the patient:
a. developing a sense of powerlessness and possibly a loss of hope.
b. becoming unnecessarily physically and emotionally dependent.
c. losing his will to "get better" and become independent again.
d. becoming resentful and argumentative with his son's family.
A
With no control over the meeting of his own needs, the patient may develop a sense of power-lessness, which can result in a loss of hope. The other concerns might be a problem for some pa-tients, but powerlessness and loss of hope remain the priority.
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