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The nurse knows that the most common causes of death in the older population result
from which diseases? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER a.
Cerebrovascular disease
c.
Heart disease
d.
Cancer
. The practitioner who believes in the free radical theory of aging is likely to recommend that
the older adult: - ANSWER supplement his or her diet with vitamins C and E.
To provide effective care to the older adult, the nurse must understand that: - ANSWER
older adults are not a homogeneous sociologic group.
The nurse is using the eight stages of life theory to help an older adult patient assess the
developmental stage of personal ego differentiation. The nurse does this by assisting the
patient to: - ANSWER identify aspects of work, recreation, and family life that provide a sense of
self-worth and pleasure.
A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (stroke). The home care nurse
notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.
,Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make? - ANSWER "Is
there anything I can do to help you?"
Your patient's spouse died recently from a sudden illness after 45 years of marriage. The
patient was the primary caregiver for the spouse during this time. The patient is now depressed
and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness. Which action by the nurse is best? -
ANSWER Explain that volunteering would be an excellent way to stay useful.
A patient has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease. The patient has cried often
throughout the day and finally confides in the nurse that "I am going home to be with my
Lord." The nurse's best response is: - ANSWER "We have a wonderful chaplain if you'd like me
to call him."
A nurse is responsible for the care of 20 older adults in a unit of an assisted living facility. In
order to best address the needs and wants of the entire unit's population, the nurse: -
ANSWER schedules the patients' bathing times according to their individual preferences.
An older patient who reports being "healthy enough to cut my own fire wood" is being
assessed prior to outpatient surgery. The nurse recognizes which assessment observation as a
possible result of the wear-and-tear theory? - ANSWER Grimacing when raising left arm
A nurse cares for many older patients. Which finding should the nurse identify as pathologic
in a 72-year-old? - ANSWER Two hospitalizations in 6 months for respiratory infections
In planning the care for an older adult patient, the nurse will best promote health and wellness
by: - ANSWER effectively delivering health-related educational information.
The student learning about aging theories understands that the main difference between
stochastic theories and nonstochastic theories is which of the following? - ANSWER Stochastic
theories view aging as a random, cumulative process.
, Which theory of aging does the student learn is related to problems with DNA transcription? -
ANSWER Error theory
According to which theory does cancer occur as a possible result of aging? - ANSWER
Immunity theory
A nurse assesses an older patient who has lost a great deal of weight in a short time. When
asked, the patient states this behavior started after the patient read a magazine article on
the benefits of extreme caloric restrictions. What response by the nurse is best? - ANSWER
"That research was done on rodents and not on humans."
A nurse is caring for an older patient who is sedentary and does not want to participate in
any activities. What action by the nurse is best? - ANSWER Explain the relationship of being
active and being independent.
The nurse working with older patients teaches the student that disengagement theory
potentially causes which problem? - ANSWER Isolation
The nurse working in a long-term care facility used the developmental theory of aging in
practice. In caring for a frail, nearly bed bound patient, how can the nurse use this theory?
- ANSWER Engage the patient in intellectually stimulating activities.
The nurse working at a long-term care facility notes that one patient who is usually outgoing
refuses to participate in games that require keeping score. What action by the nurse is best? -
ANSWER Assess the patient's level of frustration with these activities.
The nurse planning community events for older people uses sociologic theories to guide
practice. Which activity planned by the nurse best fits these theories? - ANSWER
Volunteering at a day care
What statement by a patient most indicates healthy aging according to Jung? - ANSWER "My
leg amputation makes things harder, but I still find a way to work."
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