When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the ...

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When conducting an admissions interview with an older client, the nurse observes that the client pauses for a period of time before responding to the questions. The nurse responds to this client based on the assumption that the client is:
 
  a. exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impair-ment.
  b. nervous and having difficulty concentrat-ing on the questions.
  c. reluctant to share information with some-one with whom he or she has no relation-ship.
  d. sorting through his or her vast life experi-ences in order to answer appropriately.

Question 2

A nurse hears a colleague state the following: Can you believe that Mr. Jones' daughter just bought him a tablet computer? He is 90 years old. It is ridiculous to think that he can learn to use it.
 
  The nurse formulates a response based on research that shows: (Select all that apply.)
  a. older adults comprise the fastest growing population using computers and the Inter-net.
  b. Internet use is less prevalent in individuals over age 75 than those ages 65-74.
  c. older American men are the fastest grow-ing group of social networking site users.
  d. older adults use the Internet only for so-cial networking and recreational uses.
  e. technology has the potential to improve quality of life for older adults.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Basically, elders may need more time to give information or answer questions simply because they have a larger life experience to draw from. Sorting through thoughts requires intervals of silence, and therefore listening carefully without rushing the elder is very important. It is an un-founded assumption to assume that the client's response is due to senility based exclusively on his or her age. The remaining options would not be unique to an older client but might be experi-enced at any age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Older adults are the fastest growing population using computers and the Internet. Internet use does decrease in those over age 75 as compared to older adults less than age 75. Older women are the fastest growing group of individuals using social networking sites. Older adults use tech-nology for a whole host of reasons, both social and to communicate with health care providers and access health information. Technology has a large potential to improve quality of life for older adults.