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serike · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse admits an 81-year-old to the hospital for congestive heart failure. The client is widowed, and has recently moved to an assisted living facility. Which of the following contributed the most to this admission?

A) Moving changed her daily habits.
B) Her age-related changes and risk factors increased.
C) The stress of widowhood and relocation stressed her body.
D) The assisted living facility serves food high in saturated fats.

Question 2

A community health nurse presents a class on Aging in America: Living the Dream. Which of the following should the nurse stress when discussing retirement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Delaying retirement until unable to work can be beneficial.
B) Factors such as health, friendship relationships, and resources influence the transition.
C) Sometimes the adjustment is more difficult for the partner who has not been employed.
D) The adjustment to retirement is best accomplished quickly and with finality.
E) A strong work ethic assists in the adjustment to retirement.

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
There is a strong connection between chronic stress and health. Studies find that chronic stress increases the risk for onset of major illnesses and exacerbation of chronic illnesses.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Factors such as health, family and friendship relationships, and economic and social resources influence the transition. Sometimes the adjustment is more difficult for the partner who has not been employed. Work ethic in society can diminish the retirees' status, delay of full retirement can assist with the transition, and delay in retirement is best done in a gradual manner (changing to part time, becoming self-employed).