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OSWALD

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A gerontological nurse is aware that quality of life is an important consideration when assessing the functioning of older adults. What measure should the nurse use when appraising older adults' quality of life?
 
  A) Active life expectancy
  B) Gerotranscendence
  C) Life expectancy
  D) Rectangularization of the curve

Question 2

A group of nurses is involved in the planning and implementation of a health promotion campaign aimed at older adults. Which of the following questions is the best guide to such a campaign?
 
  A) How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they age?
  B) What can we do to increase life expectancy in our region?
  C) How can we help older adults avoid age-related changes?
  D) What is stopping older adults from living longer lives?


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lkoler

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

Ans: A
Active life expectancy, which is measured on a continuum ranging from inability to perform activities of daily living to full independent functioning, is an indicator of quality of life during later adulthood. The theory of gerotranscendence addresses the change in perspective that often accompanies aging, and life expectancy is a measure of chronologic age. Rectangularization of the curve is attributed to changes in survival caused by various significant factors occurring at different points in time.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Nursing practice prioritizes the maintenance of wellness into later life rather than simply increasing chronological life expectancy. It is unrealistic to expect older adults to avoid age-related physiologic changes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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