The Nurse Is Facing a Problem with a Long-Term Care

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is facing a problem with a long-term care client that is different from anything encountered by the nurse in the past. What nursing action is appropriate prior to taking the problem to the research committee?

• A)Perform a review of the literature.
• B)Ask the client's family if this is a recurring issue.
• C)Bring the problem up for discussion in the next staff meeting.
• D)Ask the physician for assistance.

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Definitions:

Senility

A derogatory term once used to describe the deterioration of cognitive abilities associated with old age, now more respectfully referred to as dementia or age-related cognitive decline.

Dementia

A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.

Senescence

The process of aging where the body gradually deteriorates over time.

Chronic Conditions

Long-lasting diseases or health conditions that can be managed but not necessarily cured, often requiring ongoing medical attention or lifestyle adjustments.