Author Question: A 74-year-old client has recently begun integrating more fresh fruit and vitamin supplements in an ... (Read 35 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 74-year-old client has recently begun integrating more fresh fruit and vitamin supplements in an effort to increase the levels of antioxidants. This client's actions indicate an understanding of what theory of aging?

A) Cross-linkage theory
B) Program theory of aging
C) Immunosenescence
D) Free radical theory

Question 2

A nurse assesses a 66-year-old woman who strained a muscle. The client attends the gym daily, and states, I injured my muscle grouting the floor tile getting ready for the bridge class I teach. Which of the following categorizes this client's

A) Healthy
B) Active
C) Productive
D) Successful

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Antioxidants, including beta-carotene and vitamins C and E, are one of the major defense mechanisms against oxidative damage from free radicals. The theory of immunosenescence, cross-linkage theory, and the program theory of aging do not directly prioritize a role for antioxidants in maintaining health.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The scenario does not show social participation, nor does it address whether or not the client is fully aging well (successful aging). The client does show healthy aging, but active aging better fits the information presented (active physically and mentally).