The Nurse Evaluates How an Older Adult Client Will React

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse evaluates how an older adult client will react to the death of a spouse based on how he:

• A)expressed concern for his wife during her prolonged illness.
• B)reacted when his beloved dog was sent to live with his son.
• C)demonstrates his philosophy of health and happiness.
• D)expresses how his wife's illness has impacted their life together.

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Definitions:

Fornices

Fornices refer to arch-like structures in the body, notably the series of arches formed by the folding of the vaginal wall and surrounding the cervix.

Vaginal Orifice

The external opening of the vagina, located between the labia minora in the female genitalia.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, involved in absorption and secretion.

Ovarian Cortex

The outer layer of the ovary that contains the developing eggs (oocytes).