Question

1--Discuss mental health in the patient in the hospital setting.

2--Discuss functional abilities in the geriatric patient. Give specific example in your text.

3--Discuss Assessment in the geriatric patient in the hospital. Fucus on 3 areas only.

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Answer 1

1-The mental health of the patients in the hospital are-

a- They will feel disturbed mentally.

b- They will feel lonely most of the time with an aggressive thought in their mind that everybody is there to harm them..

c- They don't know what is happening with them which cause the feelings of helplessness.

d- They will not be able to manage good relations with others as they don't find anyone as their friend.

e- They wanted to talk a lot but they don't because of the fear.

Now, lets us talk about how to deal with mental patients-

a- Talk with them like a friend.

b- Make sure they can share everything with you.

c- Always listen to them very carefully about what they think, what they want, etc.

d- Always offer them kindness even if they are rude with you.