An older adult patient with dementia is seen at the clinic for a physical examination. The son tells the nurse, I don't know how much more of this I can do.
There is so much work involved in just getting my dad out of bed in the morning, and I can't communicate with him. I'm just so tired. The nurse recognizes that the son is most likely experiencing:
a. Symptoms of depression
b. Caregiver role strain
c. Serious frustration
d. Resentment over being the only care provider
Question 2
The home health nurse is seeing an 80-year-old patient for the first time at his home. In developing a home plan of care, what is the nurse's highest priority for this visit?
a. Assessing the proximity of family members
b. Planning for a nutritious diet
c. Planning activities for functional status
d. Assessing the home for safety
Physical assessment is one component of the nursing database
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