Author Question: An older patient is refusing to receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations because he ... (Read 41 times)

acc299 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient is refusing to receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations because he believes he is too old. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

1. I understand your feelings.
2. I will report your concerns to the physician.
3. You are likely to get sick if you do not take the vaccines.
4. It is never too late in life to begin health promotion activities.

Question 2

A 62-year-old former professional football player is in the hospital for a total knee replacement as a result of osteoarthritis. Which theory of aging would help explain this patient's current health problem?

1. Cross-link
2. Free radical
3. Wear-and-tear
4. Somatic DNA damage

EAN94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Telling the patient that the nurse understands the patient's feelings does not help the patient understand the importance of health promotion activities.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The cross-link theory is related to the accumulation of cross-linked proteins causing disease. This theory does not explain the damage done to the patient's joint from playing football.