Question

The nurse is assigned to a 52-year-old male patient. He is talkative and usually friendly when the nurse enters his room.

Today, however, he is standing at the mirror and says: I lost my job because the company downsized, there isn't
anything I can do. As his caregiver, the nurse recognizes this expression of concern is related to which of the following?
A) He assumes the termination is his fault.
B) Dissatisfaction with changes in his appearance and energy levels.
C) His career goals and retirement plans are compromised.
D) He is in an androgenic crisis.

Answer 1

The expression of concern by the 52-year-old male patient is related to his compromised career goals and retirement plans.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression of concern by the 52-year-old male patient is related to option C) His career goals and retirement plans are compromised. The patient mentions losing his job due to downsizing, indicating that his career goals are affected. This can lead to feelings of worry and uncertainty about his retirement plans and future prospects.