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The nurse is aware that the majority of older adults:
 
  1. Live alone
  2. Live in institutional settings
  3. Are unable to care for themselves
  4. Are actively involved in their community

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately reflects data that the nurse should use in planning care to meet the needs of the older adult?
 
  1. 50 of older adults have two chronic health problems.
  2. Cancer is the most common cause of death among older adults.
  3. Nutritional needs for both younger and older adults are essentially the same.
  4. Adults older than 65 comprise the greatest users of prescription medications.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The majority of adults are indeed active within their community. The majority of older adults live with a spouse or have other living arrangements such as living with a family member. Most older adults live in noninstitutional settings. Most older adults are able to care for themselves.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This is a true statement. Approximately two thirds of older adults use prescription and nonpre-scription drugs with one third of all prescriptions being written for older adults. Approximately 90 of adults older than 65 have at least one chronic health condition. Approximately 70 of older adults have multiple chronic conditions with arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, vision impairment, and diabetes mellitus being the most common in noninstitutionalize d older adults. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in older adults. Nutritional needs of older adults are affected by their levels of activity and by clinical conditions.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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