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What age-related illnesses are thought to cause the accumulation of free radicals? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Arthritis
  b. Colon cancer
  c. Osteoporosis
  d. Diabetes
  e. Atherosclerosis

Question 2

A recently widowed woman moved to an assisted living community because of her hypertension and joined a group to learn how to do water color painting with other women her age. Which theory of aging does the nurse assess the patient to be following?
 
  a. Jung
  b. Havighurst
  c. Erikson
  d. Newman


Jody Vaughn

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

ANS: A, D, E
Cancer and osteoporosis are not considered to be diseases that accumulate free radicals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Havighurst proposes that the process of aging is defined by adjusting to the loss of a spouse, establishing a relationship with one's own age group, and establishing a satisfactory living arrangement.


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