Author Question: The most detrimental illness or condition that an older adult with prelingual deafness can ... (Read 122 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The most detrimental illness or condition that an older adult with prelingual deafness can experience is which of the following?

a. Aphasia
b. Cataracts
c. Glaucoma
d. Osteoarthritis

Question 2

The nurse identifies which risk factor(s) for OA? (Select all that apply.)

a. Men c. Old age
b. African Americans d. Steroid use

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

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The type of aphasia has the potential to affect the individual's life; however, with adequate vision, some means of communication remain viable.
B Correct. Cataracts can have a potentially devastating impact on the life of an in-dividual with prelingual deafness because sign language is the primary source for communication. Without the ability to read signing or lips accurately, the older adult who has a cloudy lens is unable to receive communication except by Braille.
C Incorrect. Glaucoma would not devastate the individual's ability to read sign language unless blindness occurred. Effective treatment should help to maintain the individual's baseline visual acuity.
D Incorrect. Osteoarthritis can make signing more difficult for an individual with prelingual deafness, but it is not nearly as devastating to the ability to commu-nicate as a cloudy lens from cataracts.

Answer to Question 2

C, D
Older adults and steroid use have been identified as risk factors for the development of OA. Women are more prone. Caucasians and Asian Americans are more at risk.