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The population health nurse is working with a 76-year-old client who has recently moved in with his daughter and her family. The most appropriate intervention to foster independence in the client would be to encourage the client to:
 
  1. Exercise several times a week.
  2. Move into an assisted living facility.
  3. Purchase a cellular phone.
  4. Assume specific roles within the household.

Question 2

The population health nurse is writing a pamphlet to be used by graduate students as they plan health promotion classes for elderly clients. What should be included in the pamphlet?
 
  1. Teaching sessions should be at least 30 minutes.
  2. Teaching sessions should occur prior to a mealtime.
  3. Older clients do not retain material as well as younger clients.
  4. Lessons should proceed at a slower pace.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. When older persons are living with family members, the nurse can encourage family members to foster independence in the client. This may include encouraging them to assign specific roles within the household to the older family member. Exercise, moving into an assisted living facility, and purchasing a cellular phone are not identified as fostering independence in an older client.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Lessons should proceed at a slower pace as the elderly client is more accepting of that pace. Teaching sessions should be kept short (10 to 15 minutes) because endurance may be limited. Lessons should occur at times when learners are rested and comfortable. Older clients do retain material as well as younger clients once material is learned.



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