Question 1

What would be indicative of dysfunctional grieving in an 80-year-old man?

Accepted Answer

A)  Despair after 3 months 
B)  Guilt and self-doubt after 4 months 
C)  A sense of disorganization after 6 months 
D)  A sense of depression and despair after 1 year 
A)  Despair after 3 months 
B)  Guilt and self-doubt after 4 months 
C)  A sense of disorganization after 6 months 
D)  A sense of depression and despair after 1 year

Question 2

A man has roles of father, husband, professional businessman, son, and community leader. What may he be at risk of experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Role confusion 
B)  Isolation 
C)  Internal role conflict 
D)  Diminished self-esteem 
A)  Role confusion 
B)  Isolation 
C)  Internal role conflict 
D)  Diminished self-esteem

Question 3

What measures would be appropriate for the nurse to use to assess dysfunctional grieving in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the patient to describe his or her relationship within the family. 
B)  Observe the behavior of the patient when family members and friends come to visit. 
C)  Ask questions about the patient's profession and work history. 
D)  Observe for changes in eating habits. 
E)  Monitor for changes in mental status. 
A)  Ask the patient to describe his or her relationship within the family. 
B)  Observe the behavior of the patient when family members and friends come to visit. 
C)  Ask questions about the patient's profession and work history. 
D)  Observe for changes in eating habits. 
E)  Monitor for changes in mental status.

Question 4

A society that has numerous subcultures with different or conflicting expectations is said to be a(n) __________ society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A society that has numerous subcultures with...

Question 5

Which of the following are expected standards within various roles in a culture? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Housing 
B)  Clothing 
C)  Choice of vehicle 
D)  Family size 
E)  Support system 
A)  Housing 
B)  Clothing 
C)  Choice of vehicle 
D)  Family size 
E)  Support system

Question 6

The nurse uses a diagram to depict __________, which is a term for interaction between different roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse uses a diagram to depict...

Question 7

What would be the best method for the nurse to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distract her with social conversation. 
B)  Encourage her to verbalize her grief. 
C)  Point out behaviors that are not helpful to grief resolution. 
D)  Focus on her loneliness and loss. 
A)  Distract her with social conversation. 
B)  Encourage her to verbalize her grief. 
C)  Point out behaviors that are not helpful to grief resolution. 
D)  Focus on her loneliness and loss.

What would be indicative of dysfunctional grieving in an 80-year-old man?

A man has roles of father, husband, professional businessman, son, and community leader. What may he be at risk of experiencing?

What measures would be appropriate for the nurse to use to assess dysfunctional grieving in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

A society that has numerous subcultures with different or conflicting expectations is said to be a(n) __________ society.

Which of the following are expected standards within various roles in a culture? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse uses a diagram to depict __________, which is a term for interaction between different roles.

What would be the best method for the nurse to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?

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Exam 12: Roles and Relationships

What would be indicative of dysfunctional grieving in an 80-year-old man?

A man has roles of father, husband, professional businessman, son, and community leader. What may he be at risk of experiencing?

What measures would be appropriate for the nurse to use to assess dysfunctional grieving in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

A society that has numerous subcultures with different or conflicting expectations is said to be a(n) __________ society.

Which of the following are expected standards within various roles in a culture? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse uses a diagram to depict __________, which is a term for interaction between different roles.

What would be the best method for the nurse to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

Filters