Author Question: Which older adult is most likely to have normal mental health? a. The older adult who grieves ... (Read 139 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which older adult is most likely to have normal mental health?

a. The older adult who grieves over the loss of a spouse for 2 years but is traveling again
b. The older adult who exhibits long periods of depression with occasional manic epi-sodes
c. The older adult who has lost two friends in a war, has had three failed marriages, and is bankrupt
d. The older adult who has been treated for chronic depression and whose brother killed himself 1 year ago

Question 2

The nurse is trying to improve the nutritional status of residents in the nursing home. Which recommendations should the nurse implement?

a. Develop a seating chart for the main din-ing room based on the unit to facilitate a more organized and efficient meal deli-very.
b. Replace the fluorescent lighting with can-dles at every table to create a cozy, res-taurant-like atmosphere.
c. Provide nutritious food according to the residents' expressed food preferences with a liberal use of seasonings that do not ex-ceed any sodium restrictions.
d. Distribute med-pass nutritional supple-ments.

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The older adult who grieves after suffering a major loss for 2 years, which is a length of time for grief that is within normal limits, is beginning to enjoy life again. This individual is most likely to have normal mental health because he or she has worked through the grief and has had the strength to resume normal activities.
The older adult who exhibits long periods of depression with occasional manic episodes has clinical indicators of bipolar disorder. The older adult who has lost two friends in a war, has had three failed marriages, and is bankrupt is unlikely to enjoy normal mental health; this older adult's life displays an inability to cope effectively with tragedy, relationships, and personal matters. The older adult who has been treated for chronic depression and whose brother killed himself 1 year ago is at risk for suicide and is unlikely to have normal mental health.

Answer to Question 2

C
Only nutritious food that is actually eaten can enhance a person's nutritional status. Older adults are more likely to eat food they like, and seasonings can make food more palatable. Developing a seating chart for the main dining room based on the unit to facilitate a more organized and effi-cient meal delivery is not for the benefit of the residents but is an action for the benefit of man-agement and degrades the dignity of the residents. Older adults require greater amounts of light to see; candlelight can be too dim to see adequately. Distributing med-pass nutritional supple-ments are costly and often are not dispensed or are not consumed as ordered.