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sam.t96

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Which of the following best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?
 
  a. Chronic diseases, especially arthritis and rheumatism, hinder their ability.
  b. Living in a nursing home does not require them to do so.
  c. They do not want to; their husbands can share in the work.
  d. With Social Security, they can afford to pay someone else to do these tasks.

Question 2

Which of the following is a major barrier to a nurse caring for the family as a whole?
 
  a. Families often don't want to know what is wrong with their loved one.
  b. Nurses don't know how to care for families.
  c. Reimbursement is paid only for services given to an individual.
  d. The family often isn't available when the nurse is giving care.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Women are more likely than men to be disabled from chronic conditions. Arthritis and rheumatism, hypertension, and impairment of the back or spine decrease women's activity level. Women are likely to have difficulty performing activities such as walking, bathing or showering, preparing meals, and doing housework. The majority of elderly do not live in nursing homes, but are able to remain in their own homes. It is unlikely that they are not willing to do any work or want to pay someone else to complete these tasks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
As a result of the current era of cost containment, constraints on the community health nurse will increase. Reimbursement is almost entirely calculated for services rendered to the individual and thus is a major constraint toward moving toward planning care for the family as a unit.





 

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