NURS 6540 / NURS6540 ADVANCED PRACTICE CARE OF FRAIL ELDERS. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES. LATEST

14. The family of Mr. Moore, 90 years old, meets with the nurse practitioner to discuss a change in the care of Mr. Moore. He appears to be less comfortable, more irritable, and has less appetite. He has diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, and chronic colitis. The family and practitioner agree that Mr. Moore is not near end of life, and yet there is not an apparent cure for his conditions. The nurse practitioner discusses palliative care for Mr. Moore. Why might palliative care be a good option? Select all that apply. A. It will provide relief from his symptoms. B. It can manage symptoms until treatment is found to provide a cure. C. Nearly half of Medicare patients can qualify for palliative care when they have two to four chronic care conditions. D. The health-care providers are aware of updated treatment that can alleviate his symptoms. E. It may provide a better quality of life and mood enhancement. 15. Mr. Hupp, 84 years old, lost his wife 2 months ago. He goes to his nurse practitioner and complains of the same symptoms that his wife had before she died. Possible treatment options available to the nurse practitioner include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Educate him on normal signs of grieving. B. Take time to remember his wife and discuss memories. C. Provide emotional support. D. Monitor current chronic medical conditions. E. Encourage him to stay quiet at home and decrease his physical activity.