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P68T

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Arthritis is a chronic disease process that affects the health of many older people. What is the best description of health promotion for individuals with arthritis?
 
  a. Activity restrictions to minimize joint pain
  b. Use of walkers and wheelchairs early in the disease process so that the older person is better able to use these aids when he or she is totally debilitated
  c. Referral of the person to herbalists and massage therapists to seek potential disease cures
  d. Pain management to enhance normal physical activity

Question 2

What is the most effective treatment plan for older adults having problems with depression?
 
  a. Reality orientation groups and antipsychotic medications
  b. Antidepressant medications
  c. Antidepressant medications and development of personal coping skills
  d. Validation groups and antipsychotic medications


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Maintaining physical activity has the positive effect of increasing bone mass, promoting muscle tone, preventing disability, promoting independence, and fostering emotional health. Responses A and B would have a negative effect on self-care and self-esteem. The use of alternatives to medical care often has a positive effect on the symptoms of chronic diseases, but these alternatives would not cure the person of the chronic disease (response C).

Answer to Question 2

C
Medications and counseling to support individual coping skills are the standards for treatment of depression. Antidepressant medications alone (response B) are not as effective in treating depression and preventing future exacerbations. Responses A and D are inappropriate. Antipsychotic medications are inappropriate for the treatment of depression. Reality orientation and validation therapy are designed for confused older adults.


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Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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