Exam 17: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

An older client diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis has recently moved in with his son because of a history of falls.The son describes how he and his family have eagerly assumed responsibility for "meeting all Dad's needs." The nurse is most concerned that this environment will result in the client:

An older client has developed moderate muscle weakness on her left side as a result of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA, stroke).The nurse determines the client possesses the healthiest view of self-wellness when heard stating:

The nurse is assessing clients diagnosed with chronic disease processes for the probability of hospitalization due to the exacerbation of related symptoms.The nurse recognizes that the client with the highest probability is a(n):

To best assist an older adult client to cope with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure, the nurse:

The nurse feels most confident that an older client is prepared to assume self-management of her type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes when she:

The nurse is preparing an older widowed client with several chronic illnesses for discharge to home.The nurse addresses the primary nursing outcome for this client when:

A 73-year-old client has been diagnosed with congested heart failure (CHF).The nurse provides the greatest support for this client's positive view of self-wellness by presenting information regarding:

The nurse impacts the trajectory of a client's type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes best by:

Adherence to prescribed health care treatments by a client with a chronic disease is best facilitated when the nurse does which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an older client who recently immigrated to the United States from Asia.In order to best address the client's apparent resistance to the medical and nursing plan of care, the nurse: