An elderly patient complains bitterly and repetitively about numerous somatic concerns, but he has been examined thoroughly by several different health care providers, and physical examinations suggest that he is in good health.
The nurse should suspect that the patient's somatic complaints most likely are: a. indications of a hidden physical illness.
b. a maladaptive way of coping with stress.
c. indications that he is feeling depressed.
d. typical responses to the aches of growing older.
Question 2
A 75-year-old male client is brought to the clinic by his son. The son states, Ever since Mom died, Dad hasn't been the same. At first he just seemed sad, but now he seems to get mixed up about everything.
The nurse is aware that based on the client's history, the source of confusion is most likely: a. Dementia
b. Depression from the loss of his wife
c. Hypoxia of the brain
d. Delirium from medications
Example of problem focused patient
Patient health history form.
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Amyloid plaques (stained blue) in the brain of a deceased patient who had Alzheimer’s disease.
Kaposi's sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient.