Foundations of Gerontology and Theories of Aging

Question 1 See full question 47s Report this Question An older adult client exhibits a pattern of behaviors that include insomnia, chain smoking, increased blood pressure, and frequency of voiding when anxious. Which action would the nurse most likely implement? Question 2 See full question 19s Report this Question A nurse is facilitating a group consisting of family members of recently diagnosed older adults with Alzheimer's disease. One of the family members asks the nurse, "What causes this disease?" When describing the causes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, which information would the nurse most likely include? You Selected: • "Alzheimer's appears to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors and no one theory can explain it." Add a Note Question 3 See full question 10s Report this Question An older male expresses concern about missing the men’s prayer meeting at church while he’s hospitalized. What is the nurse’s best action? • 212. Mental Health and Elder Abuse - Page 212 Add a Note Question 4 See full question 6s Report this Question An older client tells the nurse he thinks he has vascular dementia. What is the nurse's best response? You Selected: • This dementia is associated with hypertension and smoking. Correct response: • This dementia is associated with hypertension and smoking. Explanation: Reference: • Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Mental Health and Elder Abuse, Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia, p. 266. Mental Health and Elder Abuse - Page 266 Add a Note Question 5 See full question 13s Report this Question An older client asks the nurse to differentiate delirium and dementia. The nurse would include which important information in the explanation? Select all that apply. You Selected: • Dementia is irreversible impairment in cognitive function. • Dementia is progressive impairment in cognitive function. • Delirium is acute confusion, usually reversible. Correct response: • Dementia is irreversible impairment in cognitive function. • Dementia is progressive impairment in cognitive function. • Delirium is acute confusion, usually reversible. Explanation: Reference: • Miller, C. A., Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, Mental Health and Elder Abuse, Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia, pp. 260-261. Mental Health and Elder Abuse - Page 260-261 Add a Note Question 6 See full question 43s Report this Question An older client avoids going out to public places because of the fear of younger people talking about her. What is most likely causing this client to avoid social interaction? You Selected: ........................................CONTINUED.................................