Author Question: Many grandparents today are caring for grandchildren in place of a parent. Identify the reasons why ... (Read 73 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Many grandparents today are caring for grandchildren in place of a parent. Identify the reasons why this phenomenon is happening. (Select all that apply.)

a. Children prefer living with their grandparents.
b. Parents are incarcerated.
c. Parents are deceased.
d. Grandparents are better caregivers.
e. Parents are mentally ill.
f. Parents are substance abusers.

Question 2

Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions, such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity.

These concomitant diseases contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of care would you consider for this patient?
a. End-of-life care
b. Supportive care
c. Comfort care
d. Palliative care

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E, F
Grandparents are usually caring for children because the parents are deceased, in prison, substance abusers, or mentally ill and cannot care for the children. The fact that children prefer to live with the grandparents or the grandparents may be better caregivers is not a main reason for this phenomenon to happen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Palliative care provides optimal symptom management in the setting of multiple chronic conditions. The relief and management of these symptoms help to promote improved quality of life for the patient and help to maintain physical functioning.