The culturally sensitive nurse is alert for indications of spiritual distress in the older adult, which may be evidenced by ___________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
a. expressions of the meaningless of life.
b. verbalizations of guilt about past behavior.
c. an expressed need to mend a broken relationship.
d. daily prayer to a supreme being.
e. diminished hope.
Question 2
The nurse explains that problem-focused coping strategies are based on the ability to:
a. eliminate the cause of stress.
b. deny the cause of stress.
c. repress the response to stressors.
d. use prescription drugs to alter perception of the problem.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Review Cognitive Changes over the Adult Years
Red Flags for Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults
The nurse begins the general survey