What is the role of the nurse in assisting older adults with ...

[lbcchick]

What is the role of the nurse in assisting older adults with travel interests?
 
  a. Suggesting that they travel with a seniors' group
  b. Addressing arrangements to have medical care, if needed, during their travels
  c. Providing information regarding pet care services for their beloved dog
  d. Reassuring the client that their concerns about safety are unfounded

Question 2

Which intervention best demonstrates that the nurse understands the spiritual needs of a termi-nally ill client?
 
  a. Arranging care so that the client's prayer time is not interrupted
  b. Assuming the responsibility of notifying the hospital chaplain of the client's admis-sion
  c. Providing the client with the schedule of religious services offered in the chapel
  d. Suggesting that the family attend worship services with the client whenever possible

[Madisongo23]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The role of the nurse is to assist older people by addressing potential problems and planning ahead for contingencies that would support them in continuing to experience and express their passions. Addressing potential health care needs would best fulfill this role. The remaining op-tions are not as powerful in helping to achieve their goal of traveling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Private time for prayer, meditation, and reflection may be needed. Nurses may neglect to explore this issue with elders because religion and spirituality may not seem a high priority. The client should be assured that religious longings and rituals are important and that opportunities will be made and respected. The nurse should never assume a client's desire or need to see clergy or to have family accompany him or her to services, and should respond only when asked to.

[lbcchick]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

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