Nurses need to understand the aging process in order to help ...

[bobbysung]

Nurses need to understand the aging process in order to help their patients:
 
  A) Live longer with their long-term disabilities
  B) Maintain youth and delay the onset of old age
  C) Accept the limitations imposed by genetic tendencies toward cellular degeneration
  D) Postpone the negative consequences of the aging process

Question 2

An older patient who resides in an assisted living facility experiences dizziness and lightheadedness when getting out of bed in the morning and when standing up quickly from a chair. Which intervention would be appropriate at this time?
 
  A) Assess the patient's dietary and activity habits
  B) Plan a weight-loss and exercise regimen together with the patient
  C) Review the medication regimen and teach appropriate safety measures
  D) Recommend the use of garlic and hawthorn berries to address hypotension

[b614102004]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The promotion of positive health practices increases the chances that an individual can delay or deter the impairments and declines that frequently accompany the aging process. Living long in a disabled state is not the most desirable objective. Maintaining youth is not an achievable goal. Accepting limitations is not necessary for many seniors and not life enhancing for many others.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Hypotension is often a consequence of medications, and a review of the patient's current medication regimen would be indicated, along with teaching on how to avoid falls. Assessment and modification of diet and/or exercise would be less likely to address the patient's problem, while garlic and hawthorn would exacerbate the problem.

[bobbysung]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[upturnedfurball]

Gracias!