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on: Jul 23, 2018
A woman aged 88 years who lives alone has deficits in vision and hearing, although these deficits are corrected by glasses and hearing aids. Her blood pressure medicine is making her dizzy.
 
  What response to these health problems would the home health nurse identify?
 
  A) Risk for decreased social interaction
  B) Altered consciousness
  C) Risk for accidental injury
  D) Risk for impaired judgment

Question 2

A nurse educates adults in preventive measures to avoid problems of middle adult years. Which of the following are the major health problems during the middle adult years?
 
  A) Cardiovascular disease, cancer
  B) Upper respiratory infections, fractures
  C) Communicable diseases, dementia
  D) Sexually transmitted diseases, drug abuse


sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

The older adult is at increased risk for accidental injury because of changes in vision and hearing, loss of muscle mass and strength, slower reflexes and reaction time, and decreased sensory ability. The effects of chronic illness and medications may also make the older adult more prone to accidents.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

The major health problems of the middle adult years are cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, obesity, alcoholism, and depression. The risk for these health problems often depends on a combination of lifestyle factors and aging.


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