Question 1

A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke).The home care nurse notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

Accepted Answer

A) "You seem to be preoccupied with dying." 
B) "Is there anything I can do to help you?" 
C) "Are you worried about dying before you get your affairs in order?" 
D) "Let's focus on how you are recovering rather than on your dying."

Question 2

The nurse working at a long-term care facility notes that one patient who is usually outgoing refuses to participate in games that require keeping score.What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the patient why he or she won't participate. 
B) Assess the patient's level of frustration with these activities. 
C) Find other activities for the patient to participate in. 
D) Do nothing;the patient can choose activities to engage in.

Question 3

According to Maslow,a fully actualized person displays which traits? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Spontaneity 
B) Self-direction 
C) Creativity 
D) Ethical conduct 
E) Acceptance of self

Exam 2: Theories of Aging

A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke) .The home care nurse notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

The nurse working at a long-term care facility notes that one patient who is usually outgoing refuses to participate in games that require keeping score.What action by the nurse is best?

According to Maslow,a fully actualized person displays which traits? (Select all that apply. )