Exam 6: Family Influences

The physical changes that occur naturally as a result of the aging process often create an autonomy versus safety issue and is most problematic when:

The nurse is about to discuss the possible ways to meet the physical needs of an older adult client with the client's adult children.The nurse guides the discussion based on which of the following American societal realities? Select all that apply.

While the children of a 72-year-old man voice concern about their father living alone after having a mild stroke that resulted in only minimal disability, the client angrily disagrees, stating that he's always managed on his own and can do so now.The nurse can be most helpful to this family by:

The son of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has shared that he feels "so sad" that he is not able to carry on a social conversation with his mother anymore because of her loss of memory.The nurse suggests:

When discussing stressors with the wife/primary caregiver of an 83-year-old client, the nurse explores the issue of dissolving familiar social boundaries when asking:

An older client who lives with his daughter and has a history of chronic alcohol abuse and poor compliance with his medical plan has begun to experience a marked decline in his functional abilities.His daughter tells the nurse that she feels that his problems are a result of her inability to care for him properly.The nurse best addresses the daughter's feelings of guilt by:

An 80-year-old client with diminishing cognitive function is being discharged into the care of his 72-year-old wife.The nurse recognizes that besides the wife's physical ability to provide appropriate care, there is a need to evaluate the:

Adult children of a client beginning to show early signs of cognitive decline, share with the nurse they are reluctant to discuss financial issues because, "Dad was always private about money matters." The nurse responds most therapeutically when suggesting:

An older client with cognitive impairment is being cared for by family members.They have expressed concerns about providing appropriate care as his functional level declines.The nurse responds:

A daughter is finalizing arrangements to provide in-home care for a dependent parent.In order to best foster the long-term wellness for both the client and the caregiver, the nurse:

The family member caring for a dependent older client tells the nurse that she feels his care is "so out of my control." In order to best assist the caregiver in achieving a sense of confidence, the nurse:

The family of an 80-year-old client shares with the nurse that they are concerned that "Dad is too frail to be living alone." The nurse's initial intervention is to: