When asked if taking herbal supplements will help slow down the ...

[tichca]

When asked if taking herbal supplements will help slow down the aging process, the nurse bases the response given on the:
 
  a. Cross-link theory
  b. Error theory
  c. Free radical theory
  d. Nutrition theory

Question 2

When considering Erikson's developmental stages, the task for later life is referred to as:
 
  a. ego maturation vs. stagnation
  b. ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation
  c. generativity
  d. ego integrity

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The free radical theory states that aging occurs as a result of random damage from free radi-cals. Research is ongoing on the ability of substances with antioxidant effects to counter the actions of free radicals. The cross-link theory describes aging in terms of the accumulation of errors of cross-linking or stiffening of proteins in the body. The error theory is actually a category of theories and not a theory itself. The nutrition theory is not one of the theories of aging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Erikson's last developmental stage is ego integrity. Ego maturation vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages. Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation is not one of Erikson's stages; it is one of Peck's developmental stages. Peck expanded on the work of Erikson. Generativi-ty is Erikson's developmental stage for middle age.

[tichca]

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[jomama]

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