Author Question: The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident sits in her room and stares at the TV all day. What ... (Read 45 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident sits in her room and stares at the TV all day. What action by the nurse would best aid the patient in increasing self-esteem?

a. Encouraging her to participate in self-care activities
b. Suggesting that she change the channel to an intellectually stimulating program
c. Giving her privacy until she becomes accustomed to the long-term care facility
d. Arranging for a meal tray rather than having her eat in the dining room

Question 2

The long-term care facility nurse is aware that the resident most at risk for suicide related to depression is the

a. 70-year-old man with diabetes.
b. 75-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
c. 80-year-old woman with a bipolar disorder.
d. 85-year-old man with schizophrenia.

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Participation in self-care activities increases self-esteem and independence and puts the resident in control of her appearance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Persons with affective disorders are most at risk for suicide related to depression.