Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing an older adult client's ability to make a successful role transition to widowhood following the death of her partner. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,D,,E
Rationale
The correct factors to include in the assessment for the older adult client's successful role transition to widowhood are: B, C, D, and E. Firstly, the client's willingness to attend a support group (B) is important for accessing emotional support. Secondly, the client's current health status (C) is crucial as it can impact their ability to cope with the transition. Thirdly, the client's family support system (D) plays a key role in providing practical and emotional support during this difficult time. Lastly, the client's involvement in a spiritual community (E) can provide additional sources of comfort and support.
Incorrect choices:
A: The client's advance directives status - While important for healthcare decision-making, it is not directly relevant to the client's transition to widowhood.
F: Blank choice - This is not a valid response as it does not provide any relevant information.
G: Blank choice - Same as choice F, it does not contribute to the assessment of the client
Incorrect choices:
A: The client's advance directives status - While important for healthcare decision-making, it is not directly relevant to the client's transition to widowhood.
F: Blank choice - This is not a valid response as it does not provide any relevant information.
G: Blank choice - Same as choice F, it does not contribute to the assessment of the client