« previous next »

Author Question: What is reflective of functional decline in older adults? A. Functional decline is synonymous ... (Read 31 times)

acc299

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 11, 2018
What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?
 
  A. Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age.
  B. Some individuals die of old age but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle.
  C. Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living.
  D. It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration.

Question 2

Assessment of vital signs in the elderly reflect
 
  A. Errors in blood pressure measurement are rare with automated recording devices
  B. Shortness of breath in the elderly is rare in the older, deconditioned, and immobile patient
  C. Older adults prefer a 0-10 pain rating scale
  D. Older adults could be septic with a temperature within normal limits


Rilsmarie951

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Some common functional groups of biomolecules Some common functional groups of biomolecules
Many adults in the United States have met “heart healthy” goals for nine targeted lifestyle ... Many adults in the United States have met “heart healthy” goals for nine targeted lifestyle ...
Algorithm for assessing/screening sleep disorders in adults. Algorithm for assessing/screening sleep disorders in adults.
A replaceable PROM used in an older General Motors computer. Notice that the sealed access panel ... A replaceable PROM used in an older General Motors computer. Notice that the sealed access panel ...
Functional foods are being used by some health care professionals Functional foods are being used by some health care professionals
Programs such as Meals on Wheels provide hot meals to elderly adults who cannot leave their homes Programs such as Meals on Wheels provide hot meals to elderly adults who cannot leave their homes
Video: Proteins Defined, Hierarchy & Composition of Cells

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library