Mrs. Fish is yelling for the nurse. She is fearful because she ...

[roselinechinyere27m]

Mrs. Fish is yelling for the nurse. She is fearful because she sees birds flying in her bedroom. Mrs. Fish is in a long-term care facility in the city on the 30th floor. There are no birds. Mrs. Fish is exhibiting
 
  a. Illusions
  b. Hallucinations
  c. Paranoia
  d. Somatization

Question 2

Select the best description of the role of the gerontological nurse in developing treatment strategies for people experiencing a chronic disease process
 
  a. Assessing elderly clients and identifying treatable causes of pain and discomfort
  b. Setting goals for elderly clients that consider the individual and the chronic disease process
  c. Evaluating the impact of the disease process and treatment on individuals and their functional abilities
  d. Administering ordered treatments to minimize debilitating symptoms

[emsimon14]

Answer to Question 1

B
Illusions are misconceptions of real events (response A). Paranoia is a way of thinking that interprets others as being intentionally harmful (response C). Somatization is extreme preoccupation with physical problems (response D).

Answer to Question 2

C
The gerontological nurse must constantly question and evaluate nursing care. Does the nursing care build on the older person's strengths, or does it foster dependency? Responses A, B, and D address parts of the nurse's responsibilities but do not consider the individuality of the older person. These statements do not consider the input or desires of the older person.

[roselinechinyere27m]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[isabelt_18]

Excellent