Your patient's spouse died recently from a sudden illness after 45 years of marriage
The patient was the primary caregiver for the spouse during this time. The patient is now depressed and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the patient take up a hobby that will occupy some time.
b. Explain that volunteering would be an excellent way to stay useful.
c. Assure the patient that these feelings of sadness will pass with time.
d. Ask the patient to share some cherished memories of the spouse.
Question 2A 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?
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 3What information does the faculty member teach students about Medicare?
a. Covers anyone with end stage renal dis-ease
b. Part A covers some prescription costs
c. Part B covers inpatient hospital costs
d. Part D eliminates the drug donut hole
Question 4The nurse is using the eight stages of life theory to help an older adult patient assess the developmental stage of personal ego differentiation. The nurse does this by assisting the patient to
a. determine feelings regarding the effects of aging on the physical being.
b. describe feelings regarding what he or she expects the future to hold.
c. identify aspects of work, recreation, and family life that provide a sense of self-worth and pleasure.
d. elaborate on feelings about the prospect of his or her personal death.
Question 5The faculty member explains to students that many older Americans continue to work past the retirement age. What best explains this trend?
a. Feeling healthier longer
b. Changing financial outlook
c. Becoming bored in retirement
d. A desire to give back
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