Concept explainers
(a)
To determine:
How does Mrs.B’s cognitive developmental stage impact her decision making related to her health care?
Case summary:
Mrs. B is an 84-year-old woman who has diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also having the cardiovascular disease that limits her treatment. Since, she underwent a series of radiation treatments, her oncologist is recommended to take chemotherapy but her cardiologist believes that it would be fatal to her. Her family is urging her to do all that is recommended. The patient is in good spirits despite her diagnosis, decides against further medical treatment.
(b)
To determine:
Which of the psychosocial development theories helps explain her decision?
Case summary:
Mrs. B is an 84-year-old woman who has diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also having the cardiovascular disease that limits her treatment. Since, she underwent a series of radiation treatments, her oncologist is recommended to take chemotherapy but her cardiologist believes that it would be fatal to her. Her family is urging her to do all that is recommended. The patient is in good spirits despite her diagnosis, decides against further medical treatment.
(c)
To determine:
Using personal knowledge of her developmental stage, how can you help the family adjust to her choice?
Case summary:
Mrs. B is an 84-year-old woman who has diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also having the cardiovascular disease that limits her treatment. Since, she underwent a series of radiation treatments, her oncologist is recommended to take chemotherapy but her cardiologist believes that it would be fatal to her. Her family is urging her to do all that is recommended. The patient is in good spirits despite her diagnosis, decides against further medical treatment.
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