NUR242/ NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A+ Galen

NUR242/ NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A+ Galen Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - Answer65 - 74 young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - AnswerYearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs medications as prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs Yearly physicial regular exercise socialization reminisce Common health Issues and Concerns older adults - AnswerDecreased nutrition and hydration Decreased mobility Stress and loss Accidents - falls most common/MVA Drug use and misuse Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse) Elder neglect and abuse GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome - AnswerUnder nutrition Impaired mobility Depression Cognitive impairment Depression older adults - AnswerMost common mental health/behavioral health problem among older adults. Use Geriatric Depression Scale form Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations Primary (lack of neurotransmitters