Author Question: An older male patient admits to doing many things in life that he is not proud of and is having a ... (Read 49 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older male patient admits to doing many things in life that he is not proud of and is having a difficult time getting them out of his mind. How should the nurse respond to the patient's statement?

A) Remember that no one has lived a perfect life..
B) Is there anyone that you might want to ask forgiveness from?
C) Is there anything I can do to help you focus on more positive things?
D) Do you think that you were really any worse than most other people?

Question 2

A staff member notices an abrasion and small laceration on the forearm of an 85-year-old resident. Which of the following immune system factors contributes to the resident's risk of a localized infection?

A) Loss of macrophages
B) Reduced antibody response to vaccines
C) Increased risk of a chronic health condition
D) Altered concentration of immunoglobulins in the blood

scikid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Seeking forgiveness can be a powerful tool in attaining spiritual health. Urging comparison to others is inappropriate and attempting to change the patient's focus to more positive subjects is not an appropriate intervention.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
As a person ages, the skin loses macrophages, which are part of the body's ability to manage bacteria on the skin. When this loss is combined with the reduction in thickness and circulation to the skin, the local defenses against infection are weakened.