Author Question: The degree of change for an older person preparing to move can be minimized by all of the following ... (Read 178 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The degree of change for an older person preparing to move can be minimized by all of the following considerations except

a. Ensuring the new home is located near a senior citizen's center
b. Finding a home with a nearby grocery store within walking distance
c. Selecting a home that meets the physical needs of the person
d. Choosing a smaller apartment so the person has fewer items to move

Question 2

Mrs. Clarke has a living will that clearly states her desire for no intubation, no IV hydration, and no feeding tube. As the end of life nears, her daughter requests that Mrs. Clarke be given a feeding tube. The facility

a. Can refuse because the patient has clearly stated her wishes in a legal document
b. Must go along with the daughter and insert a feeding tube
c. Must go to court to figure out what action to take
d. Must ask the patient's physician to make the decision

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Responses A, B, and C represent humanistic caring and would make the transition of moving into a new home easier. Response D is a mechanistic approach to caring. It is incorrect because it would require the person to discard items that he or she may wish to keep, making the transition more difficult.

Answer to Question 2

A
Family members and facilities must abide by the patient's wishes when those wishes are stated in a living will. Not even family members can make decisions for an incompetent patient with clear and convincing evidence of the patient's wishes. In this case, the clear and convincing evidence exists as a living will.