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The nurse is about to discuss the possible ways to meet the physical needs of an older adult patient with the patient's adult children
 
  The nurse guides the discussion based on which of the following American societal realities? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Most dependent older adults prefer to live with family members whenever possible.
  b. Family members are generally the care providers for dependent older adult family members.
  c. Nursing facilities are generally a family's last resort for the care of an older depen-dent adult.
  d. A family is generally willing to pay for services for the care of their older family member.
  e. Older dependent adults expect their adult family members to provide for care.

Question 2

The nurse is seeing a 68-year old woman for a physical exam in the family practice clinic. The woman complains about having another pelvic exam. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. I know it's uncomfortable, but it's im-portant to do it.
  b. You are past the age where this exam is recommended.
  c. Why don't you want to have your pelvic exam?
  d. This will be the last time you need this exam.



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
The reality of American attitudes regarding the aging adult and their needs is that family mem-bers provide most of the required care and are willing to pay for services as needed within their ability to pay. Americans view nursing homes as the last option for assuring care for their de-pendent older family member.

Answer to Question 2

B
According to the U.S. Preventative Task Force, pelvic exams and pap smears can be discontinued after age 65 if prior testing was normal and the patient is not at high risk for cervical cancer. The other statements are incorrect.





 

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