Author Question: Robert is a businessman who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His health care provider has ... (Read 24 times)

V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Robert is a businessman who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His health care provider has not given him a very positive prognosis because his disease is progressing very quickly.

What is the most important thing for Robert to maintain at this point in his illness for his sense of well-being? A. Hope
B. Skin integrity
C. Individuality
D. Socioeconomic status

Question 2

A nursing student has been asked to prepare patient education for Spanish-speaking patients regarding diabetes. This information will be available to patients in the diabetes clinic. The goal of this patient education is to:

A. assist Spanish-speaking patients to reach optimal health.
B. teach Spanish-speaking patients some English.
C. provide information so they can make a decision between oral and injectable medications.
D. reduce the legal liability of the clinic.

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
People facing life-changing experiences need to maintain hope. Hope is the anticipation of a continued good or an improvement or lessening of something unpleasant. Hope energizes and comforts people as they face personal challenges and enhances their coping skills.

Answer to Question 2

A
The goal of patient education is to assist individuals, families, or communities in achieving optimal levels of health.