Author Question: A nurse assists adults to prepare for the changes that often occur in late adulthood. Which of the ... (Read 32 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse assists adults to prepare for the changes that often occur in late adulthood. Which of the following psychosocial consequences occur because of life events during that period? (Select all that apply.)

A) A broadening of social networks
B) Adjusting to relocation from home
C) Adjustment to a lower income
D) Adaptation to chronic illnesses
E) Coming to terms with one's mortality

Question 2

A nurse teaches a nursing assistant about the impact of culture on older adults' well-being. Which of the following statements by the nursing assistant indicates a need for further teaching?

A) A cultural background has little influence on individuals' standards for 'normal' or 'abnormal' behavior.
B) Western cultures often have a very rigid distinction between health and illness.
C) Culture may influence mental health and illness in individuals.
D) Culture may determine an individual's expression of symptoms or clinical manifestations.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
The life events of late adulthood have profound psychosocial ramifications, including reduced income, acknowledgment of mortality, relocation from home, and chronic illness. Social networks typically shrink rather than expand.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Cultural background significantly influences how a person defines all aspects of psychosocial function. It is essential to recognize that every society has standards of behavior. Many societies do not have the rigid distinction between health and illness that Western society does.