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
Principles in older adult learning
Patient's forearm supported in bed
Otoscopic examination
Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination Cont
Perform Adult Rescue Breathing and One-Rescuer or Two-Rescuer CPR