The Geriatric Nurse Recognizes That the Most Effective Intervention to Minimize

question 10

Multiple Choice

The geriatric nurse recognizes that the most effective intervention to minimize the potential of a fall injury for a 79-year-old client who is being discharged to home after hip replacement surgery is to:

• A)identify the most common causes of falls that the client is likely to encounter.
• B)discuss what kind of in-home assistance the client will need.
• C)impress the client with the importance of being careful not to fall.
• D)educate the client that falling is not a normal part of aging.

Prioritize emergency care actions for unconscious or potentially drugged sexual assault victims.

Provide immediate and proper response and care for sexual assault victims, including those who decline treatment.

Understand the recovery indicators in victims of sexual assault.

Identify and explain the reactions and coping strategies of rape victims during the long-term phase.

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Definitions:

Extraverted

Oriented towards the external environment, characterized by sociability, talkativeness, and a desire for external stimulation.

Introverted

A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation.

Self-Determination Theory

The theory that three basic psychological needs including autonomy, competence, and relatedness motivate our adaptation efforts at any age.

Life Satisfaction

A measure of how content people are with their life as a whole, reflecting one's overall well-being and quality of life.