A 73-Year-Old Male Patient Is Seen in the Home Setting

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old male patient is seen in the home setting for a routine physical. The nurse notes which behavior as the most reassuring sign that the patient has been following the treatment plan for the diagnoses of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia?

• A) The patient has a list of glucose readings for the past 10 days.
• B) The patient has a list of medications along with newly refilled meds.
• C) The patient has a list of all foods and beverages for a 3-day period.
• D) The patient verbalizes the side effects of all his medications.

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Definitions:

Developmental Perspective

An approach focusing on how individuals change and grow throughout their lives both physically and psychologically.

Interpretive Perspective

A research approach that seeks to understand the subjective meaning of social phenomena and the ways individuals interpret their world.

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Self-Regulation

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