Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an elder?

Question

a. Performs glucose testing during the weekly worship service
b. Wheels ambulatory adults to exercise when running late
c. Assigns female nurses to older female adults who are Islamic
d. Allows older adults in a nursing home to eat meals alone

Answer 1

C

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A Incorrect. Interrupting an elder's worship with glucose testing can be interpreted as a lack of respect for spiritual needs. The nurse can provide for and respect the physical and spiritual aspects of the elder's life by testing for glucose before the service begins.
B Incorrect. In transporting the adults to the exercise program in a wheelchair to save time, the nurse disregards the need for self-esteem and exercise, important aspects of physical well-being. Ambulatory adults can walk, with assistance if needed, to exercise programs and benefit from the additional activity and inde-pendence.
C Correct. The nurse uses a holistic approach to the care of an older female adult who is Islamic because the woman and her family are more likely to be willing participants in a therapeutic regimen that respects a tenet of their culture.
D Incorrect. The nurse can be tempted to allow an elder to eat meals alone in his or her room if this will motivate the person to eat or if the elder has dysphasia and is embarrassed. However, while focusing on physical needs, the nurse ignores psychosocial and other aspects of health and well-being.