Author Question: The nurse must be sensitive to an older adult patient experiencing separation anxiety when admitted ... (Read 62 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse must be sensitive to an older adult patient experiencing separation anxiety when admitted to the hospital. A child will usually cry, whereas an older adult will often demonstrate:

a. withdrawal.
b. anger.
c. depression.
d. regression.

Question 2

The appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions is that the patient will:

a. increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions.
b. cough more frequently within 3 days.
c. breathe better within 3 days.
d. perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily.

pikon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The older adult may demonstrate depression as a result of separation anxiety entering the hospital.

Answer to Question 2

A
The patient goal would be to improve airway clearance. Coughing more frequently within 3 days and performing deep-breathing exercises four times daily do not directly relate to the problem of thick secretions. Breathing better within three days is too vague.