Author Question: During an interview process as a staff nurse for a geriatric patient care area, the nurse is asked ... (Read 111 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

During an interview process as a staff nurse for a geriatric patient care area, the nurse is asked about her philosophy of spirituality. Why is this important when caring for older patients?

A) Spirituality becomes more unconditional as people age
B) Spirituality often becomes more important to people as they age
C) An individual's spirituality remains stable from youth through old age
D) As people age, their spirituality becomes more quantitative than qualitative

Question 2

The nurse prepares a 70-year-old client to begin hemodialysis. Before beginning treatment, which of the following immunizations is required?

A) Influenza
B) Hepatitis A
C) Hepatitis B
D) Tetanus and diphtheria

bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
All humans have spiritual needs, regardless of whether they realize or acknowledge them. Some of these needs become particularly relevant in late life when the high prevalence of chronic illness and reality of death are evident. Spirituality does not become more unconditional as people age. Spirituality may change throughout the life. There is no evidence to support that spirituality becomes more quantitative than qualitative as people age.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Hemodialysis places the patient at risk for hepatitis B. The vaccination is recommended for all ages.