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piesebel

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The nurse is caring for a client who is 74 years old, is very active in the community, and is self-caring. The client is viewed by many as old, but the nurse should categorize this client as being:
 
  1. young-old.
  2. middle-old.
  3. old-old.
  4. very old.

Question 2

The number of older adults in the United States has grown and will grow faster than at any other time in history. The nurse, preparing an in-service for peers, should include what as reasons for the growth? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Increased number of immigrants to the country
  2. Increased number of births in the 1980s
  3. Decreased baby boomer births in the early 1950s
  4. Increase in life expectancy
  5. Increase in the cost of health care



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. 65-74 years of age is considered the young-old.
2. Middle-old is 75-84 years of age.
3. The old-old are 84 years and older.
4. The very old would fit into the old-old category.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1; 4

1. 20 of older Americans will be immigrants from other countries.
2. Those born in the '80s are now approaching adult status.
3. Increased numbers of people born between 1946 and the early 1950s are entering the aged category.
4. Due to better health care and increased technology, the older population is growing and living longer.
5. Cost of health care does not increase or decrease the elderly population.




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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