Author Question: A student nurse visiting a senior center says, It's depressing to see these old people. They are ... (Read 78 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A student nurse visiting a senior center says, It's depressing to see these old people. They are weak and frail. I doubt any of them can engage in a discussion.. The student is expressing:

a. reality.
b. ageism.
c. empathy.
d. vulnerability.

Question 2

The medical-surgical nurse working with patients who has a somatoform disorder will find planning is facilitated by the understanding that the patients will probably:

a. be resistant to seeking psychiatric help.
b. be interested in seeing the consulting psychiatrist.
c. attend psychotherapy sessions without encouragement.
d. be eager to discover the true reasons for their physical symptoms.

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Ageism is a bias against older people because of their age. None of the other options applies to the ideas expressed by the student.

Answer to Question 2

A
Patients with somatoform disorders go from doctor to doctor trying to establish a physical cause for their symptoms. When a psychological basis is suggested and a referral for counseling or psychiatric evaluation is offered, these patients usually reject both. They wish treatment for the symptoms but not a psychiatric resolution to the symptoms.