As a Gerontologist Working in a Local Hospital, You Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

As a gerontologist working in a local hospital, you are caring for a patient who has developed a bunion on her big toe. Which of the following are proper interventions for you to make? Select all that apply.

• A)Inspect the patient's shoes to make sure they fit properly
• B)Use medicated pads to treat the patient's feet
• C)Refer the patient to a podiatrist
• D)Apply padding to the foot to reduce friction over the area
• E)Apply antifungal medication around the nail bed

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Definitions:

Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting eight stages that span from infancy to adulthood.

Autonomy

The ability to make a knowledgeable, voluntary choice on one's own.

Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where toddlers learn to exert autonomy, facing challenges of doubt and shame.

Self-description

The process by which an individual explains or identifies their own attributes, characteristics, or experiences.