« previous next »

Author Question: During a regular home health visit to an elderly client, the nurse observes that the client has ... (Read 83 times)

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jul 19, 2018
During a regular home health visit to an elderly client, the nurse observes that the client has feelings of hopelessness and despair.
 
  The client says, I'm old and my life has no purpose anymore. But promise me you won't tell anyone. How should the nurse respond?
  A) Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else.
  B) I'm sorry, but I can't keep that kind of secret.
  C) Let's talk about something to cheer you up.
  D) What can we do to help you feel better?

Question 2

When assessing a client with depression, the client states, I just feel so sad and hopeless. I just don't care anymore. I don't even enjoy doing the crossword puzzles like I used to.
 
   The nurse documents this finding as indicative of which of the following?
  A) Dysthymic disorder
  B) Anhedonia
  C) Delusion
  D) Psychosis


tandmlomax84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback: Keeping secrets with a client is not permissible, especially when the client's safety is concerned. Answers A, C, and D are inappropriate responses in this situation.

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you :)


tandmlomax84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
Minerals used in health and medicine Minerals used in health and medicine
An example of an intake screen in an electronic health record. An example of an intake screen in an electronic health record.
Among the health benefits of marriage is a longer life. Among the health benefits of marriage is a longer life.
Mixing Regular and N P H Mixing Regular and N P H
Video: Atrial natriuretic peptide (vasodilation) & Aldosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library