An Older Male Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital for Treatment

question 27

Multiple Choice

An older male patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a chronic disease.The spouse is at the bedside for most hours of the day,and the patient's children come to visit every day after work to discuss activities and ask for advice.What should the nurse realize about the social organization of this family?

• A) The male patient is the head of the household.
• B) The spouse does not trust health care providers.
• C) The children want to learn everything before the patient dies.
• D) The children are concerned that the patient is not receiving adequate care.

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Definitions:

Team Coordination

The process of integrating activities, efforts, and resources among team members to achieve common goals efficiently.

High Degree

A measure of how many connections or relationships a node has in a network.

Team Size

relates to the number of members in a team, which can influence aspects of team functionality such as communication, collaboration, and conflict.

Diminished Motivation

A reduction in the drive or desire to engage in activities or achieve goals, often due to various psychological or contextual factors.