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maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 70-year-old male recently had prostate surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient's nursing care plan?

A) Maintain the patient's skin integrity.
B) Restore the patient's desired roles and functions.
C) Achieve partial or complete restoration of bladder control.
D) Allow the patient to resume sexual relations.

Question 2

Gerontological nursing is a complex specialty. Which of the following contributes most to this fact?

A) Elderly people are generally compromised in their health status
B) Care for the elderly costs more than care for younger patients
C) Numerous health conditions can overlap in the elderly
D) Complications after surgery or illness result in death in most cases

mcinincha279 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
It is important to consider sexual activity for the elderly and the questions and concerns they may have about returning to healthy activities. Choices A, B, and C are goals in the care plan for a patient with incontinence.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Most elderly people are well, and their care is no more expensive than that of any other person. Death is not the most frequent outcome of illness or surgery. Multiple health conditions often coexist, making it difficult for health care professionals to sort out cause-and-effect relationships in symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.