Exam 11: Self Perception and Self-Concept

What would cause the most damage to the self-concept of an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility?

What would have the largest impact on maintaining a positive self-perception?

The nurse in a long-term care facility notes signs of depression in a resident who is ordinarily positive. What newly prescribed medication could contribute to the depression?

What influences an older adult's self-concept? (Select all that apply.)

What must an older adult develop in order to achieve Erikson's task of integrity versus despair? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult has recently been placed in a long-term care facility. What would the nurse expect to see exhibited in the patient?

What would the home health nurse expect the depressed patient to use in excessive amounts as the depression increases?

What causes the greatest damage to self-worth?

An older adult in a long-term care facility has been diagnosed with depression. What would indicate a need for further assessment of suicide risk?

Which older adult would be at the highest risk for suicide?

Which patient would have the highest risk of suicide?

The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident sits in her room and stares at the TV all day. What action by the nurse would best aid the patient in increasing self-esteem?

How can an older adult with a failing memory assume control to improve self-image? (Select all that apply.)

What can the long-term care nurse do to best relieve anxiety in a female resident?

The nurse notices there has been a change in the behavior of an 84-year-old home patient over the past few weeks. What methods can be used to assess the patient's self-perception and self-concept? (Select all that apply.)

How does the concept of ageism portray older adults?

What influences the older adult's self-perception? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult has recently moved to a long-term care facility. The family asks what can be done to ease the transition. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?

What would be considered the most important indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in a long-term care facility?

The nurse admits a 70-year-old female to the long-term care facility. While assisting with the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's husband died 2 months ago and that she has pain daily in her deformed hands from rheumatoid arthritis, needs assistance to dress herself, and has become incontinent of urine. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?