An older adult recently retired and reports being depressed and ...

[faduma]

An older adult recently retired and reports being depressed and lonely. What information should the nurse assess as a priority?
 
  a. History of previous depression
  b. Previous stressful events
  c. Role of work in the adult's life
  d. Usual leisure time activities

Question 2

A home health care nurse is planning an exercise program with an older client who lives at home independently but whose mobility issues prevent much activity outside the home. Which exercise regimen would be most beneficial to this adult?

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Often older adults lose support systems when their roles change. For instance, when people retire, they may lose their entire social network, leading them to feeling depressed and lonely. The nurse should first assess the role that work played in the client's life. The other factors can be assessed as well, but this circumstance is commonly seen in the older population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This older adult is mostly homebound. Exercise regimens for homebound clients include things to increase functional ability for activities of daily living. Strength and flexibility will help the client to be able to maintain independence longer. The other plans are good but will not specifically maintain the client's functional abilities.

[faduma]

Correct answers!

[billybob123]

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