Author Question: An older adult patient diagnosed with Parkinson-induced dementia becomes critically ill with severe ... (Read 83 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An older adult patient diagnosed with Parkinson-induced dementia becomes critically ill with severe pneumonia. No family is available.

After repeated failed attempts to contact the patient's agent designated by the Health Care Power of Attorney, which standard should the health care team use as the best method for decision making in planning care for this patient? a. Informed consent
b. Best interests standard
c. Patient's Bill of Rights
d. Substituted judgment standard

Question 2

The clubhouse model as an approach to caring for people who are mentally ill and homeless provides which of the following services?

a. acute brief hospitalization for physical illness
b. housing, employment, job and social skills
c. drug and alcohol treatment for dual diagnosis
d. total supervision for those who are disabled and mentally ill

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The best interests standard is applied when the patient lacks decisional capacity and no other designated health care proxy is available. This standard is based on what would promote the welfare of the average patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
The clubhouse model is a voluntary program based on the philosophy that recovery from mental illness must involve the person in a community offering respect, hope, and services. These services include access to work, housing, education, and socialization. This model does not provide direct health care services.