Author Question: The statement, High school years weren't important to me, may be an example of a. Long-term ... (Read 69 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The statement, High school years weren't important to me, may be an example of

a. Long-term memory loss
b. Short-term memory loss
c. Altered perception
d. Altered problem solving

Question 2

George Baldwin, 72 years old, has been discharged from the hospital with the diagnosis of terminal cancer involving the pancreas and liver. His daughter is seeking care assistance for him in his home. What services would you recommend?

a. Hospice
b. Nursing home
c. Adult day care
d. Skilled nursing facility

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Often older adults minimize things that they can no longer remember rather than acknowledge that the memories no longer exist. This is not an example of short-term memory loss (response B), altered perception (response C), or altered problem solving (response D).

Answer to Question 2

A
Hospice care generally involves services provided in the home to an older adult and his or her family members. Responses B, C, and D all are services the older adult would have to leave home to receive. Nursing homes are either intermediate or skilled care facilities. Adult day care is a program that provides more social and interpersonal care than personal care.