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ishan

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An older patient is reluctant to report multiple vague signs and symptoms, including lethargy, incontinence, and weight loss that have persisted for 6 weeks. The nurse recognizes that such symptoms place the patient at great risk for
 
  a. viral infection.
  b. disorientation.
  c. malnutrition.
  d. physical frailty.

Question 2

A nurse volunteers at a facility that provides free lunches for older adults. To minimize the tendency of these patients to withdraw socially, the nurse
 
  a. frequently reinforces that everyone is welcome to have lunch with the group.
  b. makes every effort to engage them in conversation during the meal.
  c. encourages them to make friends with the other patients.
  d. asks if they would assist those who need help with getting their food.


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tjayeee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Self-reported vague signs and symptoms such as lethargy, incontinence, decreased appetite, and weight loss can be indicators of functional impairment. Ignoring older adults' vague symptoms exposes them to an increased risk of physical frailty (impairments in the physical abilities).

Answer to Question 2

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Older adults tend to feel an obligation to return favors. If someone does something for them, such as helping them to get their food, they want to be able to reciprocate. If they are financially unable to do this, they might withdraw so as not to be put in an embarrassing position.


ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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