Author Question: An older adult may lose weight because of all of the following except a. An infection and fever ... (Read 68 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older adult may lose weight because of all of the following except

a. An infection and fever
b. Edema
c. Depression
d. Problems with dentition or swallowing or both

Question 2

You enter the room of Mrs. Brewster, an 87-year-old frail woman with congestive heart failure. As you enter, you say, Good morning, dear. I'd like to bathe you now, honey.

Later, your supervisor reprimands you because your way of speaking to Mrs. Brewster was an example of
a. Beneficence
b. Paternalism
c. Caring
d. Malfeasance

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Edema is an accumulation of fluid in the body that may be the result of various cardiovascular problems. It leads to an increase in weight. Weight loss can be caused by psychosocial problems such as depression; by fever and illness; and by problems with the teeth, chewing, or swallowing.

Answer to Question 2

B
You were speaking to Mrs. Brewster as if she were a child, a form of paternalism. Elderly people should be addressed with respect, usually by Mr. or Mrs., unless they specifically ask you to use their first name. Responses A and D are ethical principles in nursingbeneficence to be aimed for, malfeasance to be avoided. Response C is also incorrect: your supervisor would not reprimand you for that. More importantly, caring includes respect, and paternalism is not respectful to an older adult.