The client lost his wife to cancer 3 months ago. Since then, he ...

[krzymel]

The client lost his wife to cancer 3 months ago. Since then, he has stopped seeing old friends and seldom leaves the house. His children say that he was always somewhat of a loner. The caregiver is alerted to assess the client for
 
  1. anxiety.
  2. dementia.
  3. confusion.
  4. depression.

Question 2

Select the best outcome for a patient with this nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction related to sociocultural dissonance as evidenced by stating,
 
  Although I'd like to, I don't join in because I don't speak the language very well. Within 1 week, the patient will:
  a. demonstrate improved social skills.
  b. express a desire to interact with others.
  c. become more independent in decision making.
  d. select and participate in one group activity per day.

[Silverbeard98]

Answer to Question 1

4
Depression is a common mental health disorder of late adulthood.

Answer to Question 2

D
The outcome describes social involvement on the part of the patient. Outcomes should be clearly measurable. Neither cooperation nor independence has been an issue. The patient has already expressed a desire to interact with others.

[krzymel]

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[Silverbeard98]

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