An older adult patient with dementia is seen at the clinic for a physical examination. The son tells the nurse, I don't know how much more of this I can do.
There is so much work involved in just getting my dad out of bed in the morning, and I can't communicate with him. I'm just so tired. The nurse recognizes that the son is most likely experiencing:
a. Symptoms of depression
b. Caregiver role strain
c. Serious frustration
d. Resentment over being the only care provider
Question 2
The home health nurse is seeing an 80-year-old patient for the first time at his home. In developing a home plan of care, what is the nurse's highest priority for this visit?
a. Assessing the proximity of family members
b. Planning for a nutritious diet
c. Planning activities for functional status
d. Assessing the home for safety
An adult male killer whale with its characteristic tall dorsal fin swims in the waters near Tysfjord
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
Infants can segment adult speech into individual words.
Sample Exercise Program for Limited Older Adults (cont.)
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.