When a 66-year-old patient dies as a result of surgical ...

[Chloeellawright]

When a 66-year-old patient dies as a result of surgical complications, the nurse begins to facilitate the family's acceptance of their loss by
 
  a. preparing each family member sufficiently prior to viewing the body of their loved one.
  b. presenting the body of their loved one in an appropriate, respectful manner.
  c. assuring them that the patient received the best possible care postsurgery.
  d. providing them with an effective explana-tion of the problems that caused the pa-tient's death.

Question 2

When planning nursing care for an older adult who is experiencing chronic pain, the nurse includes which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Maintain mobility.
  b. Promote autonomy.
  c. Manage any chronically painful condition.
  d. Provide economical sensitive pain relief.
  e. Support the patient's right to be pain-free.

[jgranad15]

Answer to Question 1

D
Having information about the death and the events preceding and following the death is impor-tant in helping to actualize the loss. The nurse should prepare the family members on what to expect when viewing the body and prepare the body in a respectful way as this shows respect and caring. Assurances that the patient received the best care possible may sound hollow.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Goals for pain management in older adults include control of chronic disease conditions that cause pain, maintenance of mobility and functional status, promotion of maximum independence, and improvement of quality of life.