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An older adult reports that I know that I'm not the cheerful person I used to be but that's just a part of growing old.. Using a psychological theoretical framework, the nurse might respond:
 
  a. When your life focuses on positive experiences from your adolescence, aging is reduced by that youthful mental status..
  b. There may be many causes for what you are feeling. I'd suggest seeing your health care provider to rule out any physical causes..
  c. The best way to prepare for a good death' is to systematically review your life and change any behaviors you feel might interfere with this process..
  d. You are in the last stage of development in your life, and it's important that you attempt to correct anything about your life that dissatisfies or saddens you..

Question 2

The critical element a nurse must consider when completing a behavioral assessment of a patient with a mood disturbance is:
 
  a. the level of anxiety present.
  b. the degree of agitation noted.
  c. the depth of depression reported.
  d. a change in usual patterns and responses.



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Answer to Question 1

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The psychological theory of aging states that an individual's personality is established by adulthood and remains stable, although adaptable, over time. Any major change may indicate physiological disease (e.g., brain or metabolic disease).

Answer to Question 2

D
The key element is change. In depression, patients and family see the depression as a change from their usual selves. In mania, others note major changes in usual patterns and responses while patients may indicate they are more creative or active. Present anxiety again must be compared to a baseline level of anxiety.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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