Author Question: An older patient is accompanied by an adult daughter who is the patient's primary caregiver for a ... (Read 122 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient is accompanied by an adult daughter who is the patient's primary caregiver for a routine clinic visit. While in the waiting room, the adult daughter is observed sitting quietly and not talking with the patient.

During the examination, what should the nurse assess the adult daughter for? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Employment
2. Physical status
3. Caregiver stress
4. Substance abuse
5. History of psychopathology

Question 2

The client reports feeling tired. During the data collection, the client states a lack of understanding about why she does not feel refreshed since everyone at home laughs about her loud snoring at night.

The nurse becomes concerned about sleep apnea. What assessment finding will support sleep apnea as a potential problem for this client?
A) Thin body build
B) Hypertension
C) Female gender
D) Short stature

Sammyo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale: Caregivers of older adults should be assessed at each primary care visit for caregiver stress, substance abuse, and a history of psychopathology. Employment is not something that needs to be assessed in the caregivers of older adults.

Answer to Question 2

B