Author Question: An 85-year-old widower is brought to an emergency department by his caregiver. The client has a ... (Read 55 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An 85-year-old widower is brought to an emergency department by his caregiver. The client has a fractured arm, is soaked in urine, and has dried fecal matter on him.

His right cheek is freshly bruised and he has bruises and abrasions on his abdomen in multiple stages of healing. He is 6 feet tall and weighs only 120 pounds. Which type of response, when asked about his injuries, should a nurse anticipate from this client?
A) Will honestly reveal the nature of his injuries
B) May deny or minimize the injuries
C) May have forgotten what happened to him
D) Will ask to be placed in a nursing home

Question 2

A psychiatricmental health nurse is providing care to a patient who has recently emigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe. Which of the following would be least effective in providing culturally competent care?

A) Demonstrating a genuine interest in the patient
B) Avoiding assumptions about the patient's culture
C) Speaking to the patient in his native language.
D) Acquiring information about the patient's country.