TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION BY ELIOPOULOS 2022

TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 10TH EDITION BY ELIOPOULOS 2022 1.The nurse is preparing an older widowed patient with several chronic illnesses for discharge to home. The nurse addresses the primary nursing outcome for this patient when: ing the patient that social services will arrange for help with medical expenses. ging for in-home assistance in areas of activities of daily living (ADLs) and nursing care as needed. ting the patient regarding the safety risks caused by these conditions. ifying barriers to ensure adherence to the prescribed drug therapies. ANS: D A key role for the nurse caring for an older adult with a chronic condition is to help the patient achieve optimal physical and psychosocial health. Staying adherent with drug therapy can help achieve this outcome. Payment through a third party is not guaranteed. In-home assistance may or may not be needed. Education is always needed but is not the priority for achieving optimal wellness. DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 16-4 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity