The nurse notes that the older adult patient in his or her care has dry, flaky skin on her hands, face, arms, and legs. Which of the following does the nurse know is true about bathing older adult patients?
a. They may require bathing more frequently because they tend to keep their surrounding environment quite warm.
b. They may require bathing less frequently than younger patients because of dry skin.
c. They require bathing with strong soap due to issues with incontinence.
d. They require bathing with very hot water and vigorous rubbing to remove dead skin cells.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who was in a motor vehicle accident because he thought the stop light was green. The patient asks the nurse if he should no longer drive. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. Yes, you should stop driving. As you age, your cognitive function declines, and becoming confused puts everyone else on the road at risk.
b. Yes, you should ask family members to drive you around from now on. Your reflex skills have declined so much you can't avoid an accident.
c. No, as you age, you lose the ability to see colors. You need to think about stoplights in a new way. If the top is illuminated, it means stop, and if the bottom is illuminated, it means go.
d. No, instead you should see your ophthalmologist and get some glasses to help you see better.
The human integration pyramid care model
Health care - patient-centered
Structure of the skin.
Kneeling on one knee to keep good alignment when massaging the arms and hands.
Place a towel or sheet over knee area. Use a thin barrier to protect skin from cold source.
The ability to solve problems may be highly efficient in the older adult