Author Question: A nurse performs a psychosocial assessment of an older adult living in the community. Which of the ... (Read 14 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse performs a psychosocial assessment of an older adult living in the community. Which of the following statements best captures the nature of psychosocial assessment?

A) It is a formalized psychological test of the individual's condition and needs.
B) It aids in identifying and analyzing personality traits of the individual.
C) It helps to identify the individual's need for psychiatric care.
D) It is a component of holistic nursing care of older adults.

Question 2

A nurse assesses an 85-year-old Hispanic woman. The client states that her husband was punished by God. To which of the following illnesses is the woman most likely referring?

A) Alcohol abuse
B) Fainting
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) Voodoo

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
A psychosocial assessment is one component of the mindbodyspirit nature of holistic nursing care of older adults. It is not a formal psychological examination, nor does it exist to identify specific personality traits or the need for psychiatric intervention.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
For some Hispanics, mental illness may be viewed as a punishment by a supreme being for past transgressions; Hispanic older adults define mental health problems as alcohol and other drug abuse. PTSD is relatively common in immigrants. Hallucinations are not especially related to Hispanic culture. Those of Caribbean descent may attribute the cause of mental illness to voodoo.