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strangeaffliction · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When planning care for geriatric clients, the nurse incorporates biologic theories of aging. Which statement about biologic theories is accurate? Aging:

1. Is governed solely by intrinsic or genetic factors
2. Is fully explained by the accumulation of free radicals
3. Is dependent on a combination of genetic and environmental factors
4. Occurs when autoimmune responses damage normal cells, causing mutations

Question 2

An elderly client is described by his sister as being more like himself, the older he gets. The client states that he draws on past experiences to help in coping with losses in the present.

This nurse determines that this client is an example to support the theory of:
1. Continuity
2. Activity
3. Adaptation
4. Disengagement

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Research has not produced a single theory that explains aging. Many experts attribute aging to a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Options 1, 2, and 4 each suggest only a single cause for aging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
An individual's long-standing behavior patterns enhance coping and adjustments to situations across the life span. As one ages, a person attempts to maintain continuity and consistency of habits, beliefs, norms, attitudes, etc. 2. Activity theory postulates that a high level of activity maintains life satisfaction. 3. Adaptation theory is more a model to categorize aging changes. 4. Disengagement theory focuses on mutual withdrawal occurring between the individual and soci-ety.