Author Question: When assisting the older adult who is despondent about the need to leave his home, the nurse uses ... (Read 14 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When assisting the older adult who is despondent about the need to leave his home, the nurse uses which technique?

a. Ask him if he has a drinking problem.
b. Explore the option of his moving in with someone.
c. Reminisce with the patient and review his life.
d. Assess for hopelessness and helplessness.

Question 2

A nurse assessing a 4-month-old infant expects the infant to:

a. crawl up the stairs.
b. creep on the floor at least 30 feet.
c. walk upright with a waddling gait.
d. hold head at a 90-degree angle while prone.

ju · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Reminiscence and life review are effective techniques to help older adults deal with changing life circumstances.

Answer to Question 2

D
At 4 months the infant is able to hold the head up steadily to a 90-degree angle while in the prone position. Infants may crawl at 7 months and creep at about 9 months. Standing with support and walking occur at about 8 months to 15 months.