To best assist an older adult patient to cope with a new ...

[ahriuashd]

To best assist an older adult patient to cope with a new diagnosis of chronic renal failure, the nurse
 
  a. asks the patient to describe her usual cop-ing strategies.
  b. provides the patient with descriptions of new coping strategies.
  c. initiates discussions with the patient to explain the disease.
  d. offers to arrange a meeting with another patient with the diagnosis.

Question 2

A patient is hospitalized with a nonhealing leg ulcer. Lab work does not demonstrate anemi
 
  a. What action by the nurse is best?
  a. Encourage the patient to choose high-protein meal items.
  b. Request a consultation with the registered dietician.
  c. Consult the physician regarding a serum zinc level.
  d. Consult the physician about adding an iron supplement.

[lucas dlamini]

Answer to Question 1

C
Understanding the illness and what to expect is directly related to the ability to cope. After the patient has information, the nurse can then assess psychosocial systems.

Answer to Question 2

C
Low levels of zinc can lead to poor wound healing, impaired cell-mediated immunity, and altered protein synthesis. Because other indicators of anemia are negative, the nurse should request a zinc level.

[ahriuashd]

Thank you

[lucas dlamini]

No problemo