Author Question: Which of the following describes the nurse's role for an older patient with a chronic illness? a. ... (Read 56 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following describes the nurse's role for an older patient with a chronic illness?

a. Implement an individualized therapeutic regimen that brings about a cure.
b. Provide caring to help the patient live at the optimal level of health and wellness.
c. Suggest that the patient accept eventual death to reduce the burdens on the pa-tient's family.
d. Encourage the patient to minimize the use of services to control costs.

Question 2

Which of the following is a true statement about Medicare for older adults?

a. Eighty percent of Medicare's annual ex-penditures are for individuals with chronic illnesses.
b. Medicare enrollees spend under 1500 annually for out-of-pocket expenses re-lated to chronic illnesses.
c. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are not covered by Medicare.
d. Medicare covers care for those who have trouble with activities of daily living.

Leostella20 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A chronic illness cannot be cured, but with caring, the nurse can assist the patient to live without being dominated by the demands of the illness. Chronic illnesses are long-term problems, and cures are not usually available. If a patient has an incurable illness, then the nurse can provide a caring environment to facilitate the implementation of the patient and family's wishes. The nurse can help the patient and family to formulate cost-cutting measures, if so requested; however, be-cause the nurse is the patient's advocate, the nurse avoids making recommendations about not using services.

Answer to Question 2

A
Eighty percent of Medicare's expenditures are spent on care provided to those suffering from chronic illness. On average, Medicare enrollees spend over 3000 annually for out-of-pocket expenses related to chronic conditions. Medicare now covers some CAM therapies. Assistance with activities of daily living is not a covered expense with Medicare.