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The somewhat slower reaction speed and psychomotor response in the elderly can be related to the neurologic changes that occur with aging. Which of the following is true?
 
  1. Older people can learn and perform as well as younger people, but they may be slower.
  2. It has been demonstrated in simulated driving tests that older people have the same response time as their younger counterparts.
  3. Reaction time steadily declines with age.
  4. Older people should not drive or operate machinery.

Question 2

Noninstitutionalized older persons often assess their health as excellent to very good. An appropriate goal for community-oriented nurses working with older persons is
 
  1. Assessing chronic illnesses and making medication recommendations
  2. Finding family members to help the older person with socioeconomic issues
  3. Assisting older persons to find suitable housing
  4. Helping older people maximize functional status and minimize functional decline



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Older people can learn and perform as well as younger people, but they may be slower and it may take them longer to accomplish a specific task.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Health promotion strategies are always goals of community-oriented nurses.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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