Author Question: The perioperative nurse should gather data about the older adult patient's self-concept because ... (Read 92 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

The perioperative nurse should gather data about the older adult patient's self-concept because

a. the Joint Commission (TJC) mandates it.
b. it may be an important indicator of a decline in the status of his or her psychological health.
c. it assists the surgeon in performing the procedure better.
d. older patients like to talk about themselves to others.

Question 2

It is important to assess for multiple vaginal births in an older adult female patient because that data could indicate

a. uterine and bladder prolapse.
b. ovarian cancer.
c. number of children.
d. presence of a pessary.

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The perioperative nurse should be aware that the older adult patient who is lonely and depressed needs additional support throughout the surgical experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Data about the method of births and how many should be documented. The presence of uterine and bladder prolapse may affect the surgical procedure to be performed.