Adults 9th American Edition, (2022) & Test Bank
Complete_ Miller s Nursing for Wellness in Older
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And Answers With Detailed Explanations | Latest Grad
how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness? - ANSWERold way:
view as extension of adulthood where decline in both health and functional abilities
new way: is older adulthood is a process that includes the losses and wins
how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults? - ANSWER-
maximizing person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction
what is healthy maturity? - ANSWER-physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society
barriers to promoting wellness - ANSWER-pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors
how can nurses promote wellness? - ANSWER-address mind-body-spirit connection
-identify ageist attitudes
-assess as a whole
-incorporate wellness routinely
-recognize potential
-teach self care
-promote wellness among caregivers
*can learn new things and know your feelings before you enter room
what is aging? - ANSWER-universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old
what are the three ages? - ANSWER-subjective: age identity (what feel)
-chronologic: length of time since birth
-functional: quality of life and ability to contribute to society (80yr old working vs
50yr on couch)
, individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and risk
factors that affect their health - ANSWERolder adult
what does successful aging look like? - ANSWER-no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health
what are some negative attributes to aging? - ANSWER-deccreased attractiveness
-limited fuc.
-inability to learn new things
what are some positive attributes to aging? - ANSWER-increase level of wisdom
-knowledge and respect
what are some negative steriotypes? - ANSWER-frail
-vulnerable
-stubborn
-burdensome
african americans - ANSWER-wisdom/respect
-involved in care of grandkids
-may live in same household
american indians/alaskan indians - ANSWER-elder status based on health status
-roles include counselors, teachers, grandparents
-care for grandkids who are then expected to return care
-grandmother called mother
chinese - ANSWER-values place family and society above individual
-respected
-live with family
filipinos - ANSWER-respect
-children (oldest daughter) expected to care
germans - ANSWER-children stay in home as long as possible to help parents (then
grandparents move from child-child
-close relationship
greekq - ANSWER-elderly women have higher status than younger women
-live with or near adult children (especially daughters)
haitians - ANSWER-family advisers, babysitters, historians, consultant
-children expected to care