Author Question: The gerontological nurse is planning health promotion actions for an older patient. What information ... (Read 39 times)

JMatthes · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The gerontological nurse is planning health promotion actions for an older patient. What information would the nurse take into consideration when planning these actions? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Patient uses BIPAP machine for sleep apnea
3. Patient walks for 30 minutes 3 times a week
4. Patient attends religious services every Sunday morning
5. Patient lives alone and volunteers at the local library most afternoons

Question 2

Changes in which of the following body systems are generally most noticeable to the naked eye?

a. respiratory
b. integumentary
c. gastrointestional
d. neurological

xiaomengxian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale: Health promotion for the older adult is not focused on disease or disability. Type 2 diabetes mellitus would not need to be taken into consideration for the patient.

Answer to Question 2

B