An Older Client Diagnosed with Severe Osteoarthritis Has Recently Moved

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Multiple Choice

An older client diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis has recently moved in with his son because of a history of falls.The son describes how he and his family have eagerly assumed responsibility for "meeting all Dad's needs." The nurse is most concerned that this environment will result in the client:

• A)developing a sense of powerlessness and possibly a loss of hope.
• B)becoming unnecessarily physically and emotionally dependent.
• C)losing his will to "get better" and become independent again.
• D)becoming resentful and argumentative with his son's family.

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Definitions:

Hopelessness and Despair

Feelings of extreme discouragement, despair, or a sense of futility, often associated with depression.

Enuresis

The medical term for involuntary urination, especially by children at night.

Organic Causes

Reasons or factors related to physical or physiological conditions in the body that lead to symptoms or diseases.

School Phobia

An intense fear of going to school, often due to anxiety related to social or performance aspects of the school environment.