A nurse is admitting an older woman (Grace Staples) to a long-term care facility. How should the nurse address the woman?
A) We will just call you Grace while you live here. Okay?
B) I know you have lots of grandchildren, Grandma.
C) What name do you want us to use for you?
D) I think you will enjoy living here, Sweetie.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for an Appalachian patient following her hysterectomy. Which of the following Appalachian values and beliefs should be considered when planning nursing care for this patient? Select all that apply.
A) Isolation is considered as a way of life.
B) Dependence and self-determination are valued.
C) Lifestyle is more revered than compliance with healthcare issues.
D) They may be fatalistic about losses and deaths.
E) There is a deep love, respect, and affection between people and the land.
F) Death is seen as a part of life and not feared.
A Kiowa couple. The woman to the right is wearing an elk tooth dress.
A young Lipizzan at the Spanish Riding School in training equipment, wearing saddle, bridle and long
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
Focus on Older Adults
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Composition of a long bone