Author Question: Younger individuals know that they will not live forever, but their behaviors may indicate that they ... (Read 41 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Younger individuals know that they will not live forever, but their behaviors may indicate that they deny their mortality. One major indication of this denial is their failure to:

A) Establish a financial plan for retirement
B) Provide adequately for their family's health care needs
C) Make a will and set up a burial plan
D) Form strong relationships with family and friends

Question 2

The nurse assists the client to clean up after an incontinence episode. The client says I'm sorry that you have to do this..... Which response, if made by the nurse, is most appropriate?

A) Everything is just fine..
B) I'm happy to help you..
C) It's no big deal..
D) You shouldn't worry..

missalyssa26 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Those who deny old age fail to establish retirement plans. People fail to provide for health care needs for many reasons, and acceptance of mortality may or may not influence personal relationships. The major sign of denial of mortality is failure to make a will and make plans for death.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
When incontinent episodes occur, discuss the cause with the patient in a matter-of-fact and therapeutic manner. Everything is not just fine for the patient; it is a big deal to him or her. The nurse should not tell the patient how to feel.