Author Question: A 67-year-old patient was forced to retire at age 65. The patient reports that age has interfered ... (Read 73 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 67-year-old patient was forced to retire at age 65. The patient reports that age has interfered with getting another job and the retirement income does not cover expenses. The patient does not want to be a retiree.

Which loss should the nurse address as a treatment priority?
1. Role
2. Health
3. Support system
4. Cognitive functions

Question 2

A 66-year-old patient with Parkinson disease was recently admitted to a nursing home. The patient tells the nurse that she had to come to the home when her spouse, who was her primary caregiver, died.

What are some of the issues that the nurse should expect to address with this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Financial stress
2. Mobility challenges
3. Overwhelming grief
4. Loss of support system
5. Sense of disconnection from a familiar life

anoriega3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: This patient may experience a loss of role function as a result of unwanted retirement. Multiple losses (such as the combination of loss of role function and loss of financial stability) may have an impact on health, but there is no indication that this patient's health is in question at this time. There is no evidence of affected support systems or impaired cognitive functioning.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Loss of family members may result in a loss of an individual's support system and can also result in overwhelming grief. Loss of home and autonomy can lead to a sense of disconnection from familiar life. Patients with Parkinson disease experience progressive impairment of their mobility. There is no indication of financial stress.