An Older Patient Is Hospitalized After a Fall That Resulted

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older patient is hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a fractured left ankle.By day 4 of the hospitalization,which included reduction of the fracture and analgesic drug therapy,the patient has become mildly disoriented and is incontinent of urine.The nurse explains to the family that these symptoms reflect the

• A)relationship between aging and both physical and psychosocial responses to trauma.
• B)response exhibited by many older adults who are hospitalized.
• C)effects of stress-induced perceptual deficits often seen in the hospitalized older adult.
• D)results of the pharmacologic pain control therapy.

Recognize symptoms and categorizations of various mental disorders, including speech and behavior patterns.

Identify the psychological and genetic factors contributing to mental health conditions.

Comprehend the impact of cultural background on the manifestation and interpretation of mental disorders.

Understand the characteristics of common childhood disorders and their prevalence.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants marked by the repetition of actions that produce interesting outcomes, demonstrating an emerging awareness of cause and effect.

Intentionality

The quality of mental states (such as beliefs, desires, hopes, and fears) that are directed at or about situations, objects, or states of affairs.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Symbolic Activity

Actions or behaviors that represent or signify something beyond their literal meaning, often used in communication and problem-solving.