QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Why do older people reminisce. Answer: They need to feel that their
existence has made a difference. That their lives have had purpose and
meaning.
◉ What does the older adult fear the most. Answer: losing control and
power over themselves
◉ What food does the middle east like. Answer: meat
rice
vegetables
◉ chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Answer: A medical condition
characterized by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a
person's ability to carry out ordinary activities.
◉ How to improve sleep in the elderly. Answer: -give a light snack
-turn off lights and TV
-mild exercise
, ◉ bladder capacity cant change but the bladder tone may change.
Answer: stress incontinence
◉ what is the 18th months of the grieving stage. Answer: the stages of
denial
◉ erectile dysfunction (ED). Answer: inability to achieve erection of
penis
◉ primary assessment before beginning exercise. Answer: cardio
◉ Hispanic foods. Answer: Foods from this cultural grouping is high in
complex carbohydrates, Vitamin A, Vitamin C-rich fruits, and
vegetables.
◉ sunken eyes
dry mouth
elevated HR
low BP. Answer: Dehydration
◉ nursing intervention for impaired swallowing. Answer: dysphagia-
-speech therapist
-up-right position when eating