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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse plans activities each month at an assisted living facility. Which of the following activities is most cognitively stimulating?
 
  A) Book discussions
  B) Movie night
  C) Exercise
  D) Reminiscence therapy

Question 2

A nurse providing care in a long-term care setting is aware that the cognitive function of older adults does not necessarily decline on an inevitable trajectory.
 
  Which action has the greatest potential to enhance the cognitive function of residents and prevent cognitive declines?
 
  A) Encourage older adults to openly express their emotions and opinions.
  B) Provide residents with four or five low-fat, high-protein meals during the day.
  C) Encourage older adults to participate in mentally stimulating activities.
  D) Present older adults with numerous opportunities to make autonomous decisions.


micaelaswann

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

Ans: A
The cognitive reserve model suggests that cognitive abilities can be improved through participation in creative and intellectually stimulating activities. Reminiscence may provide some social interaction and movies serve as a distraction. Exercise does increase the blood flow; however, the brain and neural circuits develop in response to environmental stimuli (neuroplasticity).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Healthy diet, decisional autonomy, and emotional expression are all potentially beneficial, but participation in mentally challenging and stimulating activities has the greatest potential to protect and enhance cognition.


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