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chads108

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An older adult has recently been placed in a long-term care facility. What would the nurse expect to see exhibited in the patient?
 
  a. Feeling unloved and unlovable
  b. Feeling angry with the isolation
  c. Feeling unworthy for attention
  d. Feeling determined to be his or her own support

Question 2

What would cause the most damage to the self-concept of an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility?
 
  a. Being perceived as a single group rather than an individual
  b. Having individual needs that are not met
  c. Losing many personal belongings
  d. Losing social contact



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Without an emotional support system, the older adult comes to feel unloved and unlovable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The losses of home, spouse, car, and independence in making choices are devastating blows to someone's self-image, even if he or she has social contacts and individual needs are met.




chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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