An Older Patient Is Experiencing Self-Neglect

question 25

Multiple Choice

An older patient is experiencing self-neglect. A nurse recognizes this after the client states:

• A) "My son sometimes calls me stupid and annoying."
• B) "Those bruises are from my grandson; he gets frustrated with me sometimes."
• C) "Yes, my clothes are a bit dirty, but I live alone and I haven't done laundry in a while."
• D) "My nephew had to borrow quite a bit of money, leaving me not enough to buy medication this month."

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes which provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Hoards

Accumulates items in a compulsive manner, often leading to cluttered living spaces that can affect the well-being of the individual.

Alprazolam

A prescription medication primarily used in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, belonging to the class of medications called benzodiazepines.

Tyramine-free Diet

A dietary regime that avoids food containing tyramine, recommended for individuals taking certain medications to prevent adverse reactions, such as high blood pressure.