Which Statement Made by the Older Adult Client Alerts the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse to assess specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

• A) "My skin is always so dry, especially here in the Southwest."
• B) "I often use a glycerin suppository for constipation."
• C) "I don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I don't have to get up at night."
• D) "In addition to coffee, I drink at least one glass of water with each meal."

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Focus on identifying specific factors that motivate individuals at work, including needs, desires, and goals that propel behavior.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a psychological theory that ranks human needs in a pyramid, with physiological needs at the base and self-actualization at the top.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory on human needs and motivation, classifying needs into Existence, Relatedness, and Growth categories.

McClelland

Refers to David McClelland, a psychologist known for his work on motivation, specifically the theory of Needs which includes Achievement, Power, and Affiliation.