Residential options for older persons range along a continuum, from remaining in one’s own home; to senior retirement communities; to shared housing with family members, friends, or others; to residential care communities such as assisted living settings.Mrs.Chung is moving into a retirement home in her community.How would you describe Mrs.Chung’s level of residential living? January 2, 2023 by admin Partial to complete dependence Independence Independence to partial dependence Complete dependence to end-of-life care See Answer Independence to partial dependence
As the nurse admits an older female adult to a long-term care facility from her home of 50 years, the woman mistakes the nurse for her daughter.Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse consider carefully when planning care for this woman? January 2, 2023 by admin Hypoxia due to chronic disease Relocation stress syndrome Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Attention-seeking behaviour See Answer Relocation stress syndrome
An older female resident in a residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photos of her late husband on her bedside table, but the personal support worker (PSW) and the resident argue about this frequently.Why should the nurse intervene between the resident and the PSW? January 2, 2023 by admin The resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space. The resident needs to accept the reality of her spouse’s death. The resident’s argumentative nature can indicate early dementia. The clutter from all the personal items is a safety and liability risk. See Answer The resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space.