Question

A 79-year-old client, recently widowed, says to the nurse, "My wife kept up our condominium single-handedly, and now my kids expect me to cook and clean for myself. I'm not lazy, but I don't know how to cook and I've burnt myself twice just frying up what was supposed to be bacon and eggs. I'm so frustrated and I've already lost 10 lb this month." Which initial nursing statement should the nurse make to the client?
a. "I'm calling the doctor immediately to obtain a homemaker for you!"
b. "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children." Correct
c. "First things first. What are you doing eating bacon and eggs? That's not a good meal for you."
d. "Meals-on-Wheels can help you minimize the frustration you are having cooking. Are you a member of the local senior center?"

Answer 1

Answer:

b. "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children."

Explanation:

The man exposed in the above question is having trouble with his new routine, his wife (who probably did all the housework on her own) is all day filled with condominium-related tasks that she manages on her own and not this time. cook for husband. In addition, this man's children are unwilling to cook and this man feels that he is receiving little attention, as no one seems to care that he does not know how to cook and has no one to do so.

A nurse who listens to this man's report may try to help him, starting with a sentence that shows that the nurse understands the man's situation. This sentence can be  "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children."

P.S. All men should help with domestic activities and not get lost and ask for help with simple tasks like cooking.