Chapter 5 the book QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
According to the Corbin and Strauss chronic illness trajectory, which statement
describes a patient with an unstable condition?
a. Life-threatening situation
b. Increasing disability and symptoms
c. Gradual return to acceptable way of life
d. Loss of control over symptoms and disease course - Correct AnswerD
The nurse identifies the presence of age-associated memory impairment in the older
adult who states
a. "I just can't seem to remember the name of my granddaughter."
b. "I make out lists to help me remember what I need to do, but I can't seem to use
them."
c. "I forgot that I went to the grocery store this morning and didn't realize it until I went
again this afternoon."
d. "I forget movie stars' names more often now, but I can remember them later after the
conversation is over." - Correct AnswerD
When working with older patients who identify with a specific ethnic group, the nurse
recognizes that health care problems may occur in these patients because they
a. live with extended families who isolate the patient.
b. live in rural areas where services are not readily available.
c. eat ethnic foods that do not provide all the essential nutrients.
d. have less income to spend for medications and health care services. - Correct
AnswerD
An 83-year-old woman is being discharged from the hospital following stabilization of
her international normalized ratio (INR) levels (used to assess effectiveness of warfarin
therapy). She has chronic atrial fibrillation and has been on warfarin (Coumadin) for
several years. Discharge instructions include returning to the clinic weekly for INR
testing. Which patient statement indicates that she may be unable to have the testing
done?
a. "When I have the energy, I have taken the bus to get this test done."
b. "I will need to ask my son to bring me into town every week for the test."
c. "Should I just keep taking the same pill every day until I can get a ride to town?"
d. "It is important to have this test every week. I have several church friends who can
bring me."
100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
According to the Corbin and Strauss chronic illness trajectory, which statement
describes a patient with an unstable condition?
a. Life-threatening situation
b. Increasing disability and symptoms
c. Gradual return to acceptable way of life
d. Loss of control over symptoms and disease course - Correct AnswerD
The nurse identifies the presence of age-associated memory impairment in the older
adult who states
a. "I just can't seem to remember the name of my granddaughter."
b. "I make out lists to help me remember what I need to do, but I can't seem to use
them."
c. "I forgot that I went to the grocery store this morning and didn't realize it until I went
again this afternoon."
d. "I forget movie stars' names more often now, but I can remember them later after the
conversation is over." - Correct AnswerD
When working with older patients who identify with a specific ethnic group, the nurse
recognizes that health care problems may occur in these patients because they
a. live with extended families who isolate the patient.
b. live in rural areas where services are not readily available.
c. eat ethnic foods that do not provide all the essential nutrients.
d. have less income to spend for medications and health care services. - Correct
AnswerD
An 83-year-old woman is being discharged from the hospital following stabilization of
her international normalized ratio (INR) levels (used to assess effectiveness of warfarin
therapy). She has chronic atrial fibrillation and has been on warfarin (Coumadin) for
several years. Discharge instructions include returning to the clinic weekly for INR
testing. Which patient statement indicates that she may be unable to have the testing
done?
a. "When I have the energy, I have taken the bus to get this test done."
b. "I will need to ask my son to bring me into town every week for the test."
c. "Should I just keep taking the same pill every day until I can get a ride to town?"
d. "It is important to have this test every week. I have several church friends who can
bring me."
