Test Bank Test 3 Foundations |87 Questions| With Correct Answers.

The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an older-adult patient's self-concept? {Ans: Reviewing old photos with patients}A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment finding is consistent with altered self-concept? {Ans: Hesitant to express opinions}The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient states, "I just don't feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can't eat or sleep." The patient shows no interest in taking part in the care by saying, "What's the use?" Which response by the nurse is best? {Ans: It sounds like you have lost hope.}The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which health care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient? {Ans: the clergy}A patient refuses medication. Which is the nurse's first action? {Ans: Explore with the patient reasons for not wanting to take the medication.}A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of connectedness did the nurse experience? {Ans: Interpersonal}