« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of heavy drinking and who lost his wife to cancer ... (Read 23 times)

Chelseaamend

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 545
on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of heavy drinking and who lost his wife to cancer during the previous year. He reports that he isn't getting as much sleep as he used to when he was younger.
 
  Which question would be most appropriate to ask the client to determine if the change in his sleep pattern is related to normal aging or depression?
  A) How much did you sleep when you were younger?
  B) Is it hard for you to fall asleep or remain asleep during the night?
  C) Why do you think you continue to ingest so much alcohol?
  D) What used to help you go to sleep?

Question 2

Discharge planning from inpatient care for persons with severe mental illness needs to address which of the following to be effective?
 
  A) Locating an outpatient therapist
  B) Finding a job for the client
  C) Finding housing and transportation
  D) Improving family support


Tonyam972

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: Persons are able to remain in the community for longer periods of time when discharge planning addresses environmental supports, housing, transportation, and access to community support services.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

World human population growth through history illustrates an exponential growth pattern. World human population growth through history illustrates an exponential growth pattern.
A nurse shows empathy to a client. A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Earth’s history spans 4.5 billion years. Geologists and paleontologists have pieced together the his Earth’s history spans 4.5 billion years. Geologists and paleontologists have pieced together the his
Olowe Of Ise Veranda Posts (LEFT To RIGHT): Royal Wife With Twin Daughters Olowe Of Ise Veranda Posts (LEFT To RIGHT): Royal Wife With Twin Daughters
Development of the Dungeness crab (Cancer magister). The crabs live for 8 to 10 years. Development of the Dungeness crab (Cancer magister). The crabs live for 8 to 10 years.
Increased Cancer Risk with BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation Increased Cancer Risk with BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation
Video: Summation - defined, spatial, temporal & AP generation or not

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library