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Anajune7 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The community nurse develops an educational program that focuses on the developmental tasks of adults ages 50 to 60.

Which developmental task accomplishment within Gould's theory should the nurse highlight?
A) Self-reflection
B) Personalities are seen as set
C) Adjustment to decreasing physical capacities
D) Period of transformation

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an African-American client who had a myocardial infarction and is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor). The nurse assesses the client's diet to be very high in fat.

Which is the best plan by the nurse to improve the client's diet and reduce the risk that the client may need additional medications?
A) Ask another nurse to speak to him about a low-fat diet.
B) With the client's permission, discuss the dietary with whoever prepares meals for the family.
C) Consult a dietician to teach the client about low-fat diets.
D) Give the client information specific to African Americans about low-fat diets.

ergserg · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

According to Gould, the seventh stage is experienced by those ages 50-60 and is a period of transformation. Gould's theory states that personalities are set at ages 43-50, in stage six. Adjusting to decreasing physical capacities is a part of Peck's theory, and self-reflection occurs in stage five of Gould's theory, during the ages of 35 to 43.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Every culture has culture-specific diets; the nurse must include the individual in the family who does the meal preparation if a different diet is to be successful. Asking the client about having an African-American nurse speak to him is racist and implies that the nurse cannot understand the dietary needs of an African-American client. At this point, a consult by dietary services is premature. Providing information is a good idea, but the nurse must also teach the client.