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sc00by25

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The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching provided to an old-old client about a new illness. What should the nurse keep in mind when providing this teaching?
 
  1. People in this age range are cognitively impaired and unable to learn new information.
  2. Patient teaching is not effective.
  3. Individuals in this age range learn at the same rate as young-old adults.
  4. May need teaching at a slower pace, with visual aids and repetition.

Question 2

When doing a physical assessment of an old-old client, what should the nurse expect to observe?
 
  1. A decrease in pubic hair
  2. Thin and brittle nails
  3. An increase in tear production
  4. Dilated pupils



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. All people in this age range are not cognitively impaired.
2. Patient teaching is effective at every age.
3. Learning may be impaired due to vascular and sensory changes.
4. Due to neurovascular and sensory losses, older adults need adjustment in teaching methods, although they still have the ability to learn.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Age-related physical changes include decreased scalp, axillary, and pubic hair.
2. Age-related physical changes include thick and brittle nails.
3. Age-related physical changes include decreased tear production.
4. Age-related physical changes include smaller pupils.



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