An 83-year-old client has recently lost her husband of 60 years. ...

[Awilson837]

An 83-year-old client has recently lost her husband of 60 years. The client is very depressed and frustrated. The client has requested some counseling and consolation.
 
  Based on the data collected by the nurse, how can the nurse best help the client overcome the depression at this time? A) Tell the client to join the local community fitness center.
  B) Explore with the client her beliefs about religion and spirituality.
  C) Teach the client to explore local volunteer opportunities.
  D) Encourage the client to explore continuing education programs at the local school.

Question 2

The nurse has to figure out a client's body mass index using the calculator readily available on the Internet. The result reveals that the client's BMI is 43 .
 
  Based on this information, what does this number reveal about this client that needs to be documented on the electronic medical record? A) Ideal body weight
  B) Healthy weight
  C) Obese
  D) Very obese

[brittrenee]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The nurse can encourage the client to explore the spiritual side of nature and reexamine her spiritual beliefs. Principles of religion and spirituality can become important considerations for personal solace. Joining fitness centers, taking up volunteer work, and continuing education opportunities may be more appropriate after time passes, but would not help overcome the client's depression.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
In the past, Ideal Body Weight (IBW) was used to describe optimal weight for optimal health. Newer standards for weight replace ideal with healthy because ideal is difficult to define. The classification obese BMI is generally 30 to 40 with very obese BMI considered to be >40.