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geodog55

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The theory that dirt and putrefaction are the principal causes of ill health, and that justified removing people who were ill or insane from the rest of society, is known as the ___________________ _ Theory.
 
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A nurse case manager meets with an elderly couple in their home. The wife, disabled with severe rheumatoid arthritis, admits to increased depression and anxiety and concern about the husband's ability to care for her.
 
  The nurse understands that the wife's mental health will improve BEST if the nurse: a. ignores the wife's complaints and redirects her to more positive topics
  b. takes the wife to visit people confined to a nursing home
  c. addresses the mental and physical health of the caregiver husband
  d. refers the wife for psychopharmacologic al treatment


macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Miasmic

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse understands that the wife's mental health will improve best if the nurse addresses the mental and physical health of the caregiver husband. Promoting mental health for an older adult often involves addressing the mental and physical health of the caregiver and providing the resources needed to maintain a safe, comfortable, and familiar home environment for those experiencing mental and physical frailty.


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geodog55

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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