A Female Client with Deteriorating Neurologic Function States,"I Am Worried

question 12

Multiple Choice

A female client with deteriorating neurologic function states,"I am worried I will not be able to care for my young children." How does the nurse respond?

• A) "Caring for your children is a priority. You may not want to ask for help, but you have to."
• B) "Our community has resources that may help you with some household tasks so you have energy to care for your children."
• C) "You seem distressed. Would you like to talk to a psychologist about adjusting to your changing status?"
• D) "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to make adjustments."

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Definitions:

Neurocognitive Disorder

Neurocognitive disorder involves a decline in cognitive function due to alterations in the brain, impacting memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, or behavior that cause distress or impaired functioning.

Aging

A natural and complex physiological process leading to the gradual decline in physical and cognitive functions over time.

Cognition

The capacity to think, remember, and anticipate.