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Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is identifying positive functional consequences as part of the development of an older client's care plan. Which of the following outcomes exemplifies the concept of positive functional consequences for an older adult? (Select all that apply.)

A) The older adult with arthritis can walk 1 mile without pain.
B) The older adult who is overweight develops a plan to lose 2 lb a month.
C) The older adult has constipation from pain medication.
D) The older adult schedules cataract surgery.

Question 2

A nurse is using the Functional Consequences Theory as a lens for planning client care in a health care facility. Which of the following is a key element of this nursing theory?

A) Most problems affecting older adults may be attributed to age-related changes.
B) Most functional consequences cannot be addressed through nursing interventions.
C) Wellness is a concept that is broader than just physiologic functioning.
D) The Functional Consequences Theory is an alternative to holistic nursing care.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D
Positive functional consequences can result from automatic actions or purposeful interventions. Older adults bring about positive functional consequences (also called wellness outcomes) when they compensate for age-related changes and risk factors, such as cataracts and chronic conditions. Nurses help older adults achieve positive functional consequences by teaching about health promotion interventions to improve functioning and quality of life.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Within the Functional Consequences Theory, wellness is a central concept that encompasses more than the older adult's level of physiologic function. Most problems affecting older adults are attributable to risk factors, even though age-related changes are indeed relevant and inevitable. Functional consequences can usually be addressed by nursing interventions, and holistic care is not an alternative to Functional Consequences Theory, but rather a component of the theory.