Which of the following statements would alert a community health nurse to the need for education about older adults?
A) Older adults rarely have mental health problems.
B) Most older adults can lead independent lives.
C) Chronologic age doesn't reflect an older adult's functioning level.
D) The average age for retirement is moving upward.
Question 2
An older adult interested in nutrition asks the community health nurse about the number of calories that he should eat every day. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) 800 to 1,200 calories
B) 1,200 to 1,600 calories
C) 1,600 to 2,000 calories
D) 2,000 to 2,400 calories
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