A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, "The patient is like one of my grandparents, so helpless." What feelings does the nurse describe?

A) Transference
B) Countertransference
C) Catastrophic reaction
D) Defensive coping reaction

The home health nurse is developing a plan of care for her 76-year-old patient.What are the primary nursing goals the nurse will include in her plan? Select all that apply.

A) Maintain the patient's independent functioning as much and for as long as possible
B) Teach the patient and caregivers how and when to call for professional help
C) Arrange for appropriate care that is needed in the home
D) Teach the patient and family strategies to reduce caregiver role strain

A result of the steady replacement of defined benefit pension plans with defined contribution plans has been the increase of individuals' level of responsibility concerning their own eventual retirement income.

The application of touch and movement to muscles,tendons,and ligaments without manipulation of the joints is called _________________.