When working with the older adult age group, the nurse realizes ...

[iveyjurea]

When working with the older adult age group, the nurse realizes that physiological and psychosocial changes will be evident. Those in this age group who will have at least one chronic disease condition will constitute what portion of the group?
 
  1. 50 of the group
  2. 80 of the group
  3. 100 of the group
  4. 90 of the group

Question 2

A nurse is working with a group of clients in a community center, all over the age of 85. This group is referred to as which of the following?
 
  1. Young-old
  2. Middle-old
  3. Old-old
  4. Elite-old

[bigsis44]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004), 50 of older adults have two chronic health conditions
Rationale 2: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004), 80 of older adults have one chronic health condition.
Rationale 3: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004), this is not a true statement.
Rationale 4: According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2004), this is not a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Ages 65 to 74 years are referred to as the young-old.
Rationale 2: Ages 75 to 84 are the middle-old.
Rationale 3: Ages 85 to 100 are the old-old,
Rationale 4: individuals over 100 are considered the elite-old.

[iveyjurea]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

Gracias!