The Nurse Is Talking with an Older Client Who Has

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is talking with an older client who has a history of multiple hospitalizations and a recent decline in mental status. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to improve the client's overall health?

• A) Have the client evaluated for long-term care.
• B) Obtain a referral for a comprehensive evaluation.
• C) Collect an accurate and thorough health history.
• D) Provide the appropriate amount of help for normal activities.

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Definitions:

Socialization Agents

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating people into society or specific parts of it, teaching social norms and values.

Socialization Agents

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating and adapting members into a particular social or cultural setting.

Reality Shock

The experience of discovering that the actualities of a job or profession are not what were expected, often leading to disillusionment.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to act in ways that they believe will lead to desired outcomes, based on the perceived likelihood of those outcomes occurring.