Author Question: An elderly client who had cholecystitis five months ago is returning to the clinic for follow-up ... (Read 37 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An elderly client who had cholecystitis five months ago is returning to the clinic for follow-up care. The nurse concludes that one of the client goals was met when the client states which of the following?

1. I have been able to gain 5 pounds on the new diet..
2. I have been walking 1 mile every day..
3. I have been dating..
4. I have increased my intake of fat..

Question 2

Prior to being discharged, a client tells the nurse that he is optimistic that the prescribed treatment is going to work for his illness, and he hopes to celebrate another holiday season in a few months. This client is demonstrating:

1. Denial
2. Apprehension
3. Conflict
4. Spiritual strength

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. I have been able to gain 5 pounds on the new diet..

Rationale:
The elderly client with cholecystitis is at risk for infection. A goal would be to stabilize or increase weight through the appropriate diet to support the immune system and resist infection. Exercise is excellent but does not meet this client's goal. Again, the client is dating, which is good, but, it would not be a goal for cholecystitis. The client would want to decrease fat intake.

Answer to Question 2

4. Spiritual strength

Rationale:
The client is expressing hopefulness about the future, which is evidence of spiritual strength. The client is not demonstrating denial, apprehension, or conflict about the future.