Author Question: A 72-year-old man is complaining that he just does not have the energy to keep up with his preferred ... (Read 38 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 72-year-old man is complaining that he just does not have the energy to keep up with his preferred lifestyle anymore and that he is having trouble keeping his blood pressure under control.

The nurse assures the patient that these concerns are common in people classified as

1. Young-old.
2. Middle-old.
3. Old-old.
4. Elite old.

Question 2

An elderly patient expresses concern to a home health-care nurse about his ability to afford groceries along with all of the new medications he was given in the hospital. Which of the following should be added to his plan of care?

1. An appointment with a chaplain
2. A referral for family counseling
3. A referral to a social worker
4. An appointment with a pharmacist