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bobbie · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older adult patient has rheumatoid arthritis, which limits her manual dexterity and ability to perform breast self-examinations. To address the patient's need for breast health promotion, the nurse teaches the patient to

a. use the palm of her hand to perform monthly breast examinations.
b. schedule a mammogram every 12 months.
c. check each breast while in the shower if possible.
d. visit her physician yearly for a breast ex-amination.

Question 2

The nurse is confident that an older adult is successfully completing the tasks associated with mourning his wife's death when he

a. shares that, No amount of wishing will bring her back.
b. openly cries in the presence of family and friends.
c. takes cooking classes at the local commu-nity college.
d. takes a female acquaintance to the movies.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Older women, while having the highest incidence of breast cancer, have been shown to have the least knowledge about the importance of breast examination. Modifying and encouraging selfbreast examination would be the most effective intervention to promote breast health. The other actions are good but not as helpful as adapting the technique of self-exam so the woman can accomplish it.

Answer to Question 2

D
The last task in the process of mourning is the withdrawal of emotional energy and the reinvest-ment in another relationship; this entails withdrawing emotional attachment to the lost person and continuing on with life.