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c0205847 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

While working with a client who is living with progressively worsening Parkinson disease and consequent self-care deficits, Nurse P is conscious of integrating principles of holistic gerontological nursing care.

Place the following steps in the application of these principles in the correct logical and chronological order. Use all the options. A) Implement specific nursing care plan actions
B) Perform an assessment of the client
C) Identify the presence of needs related to health challenges
D) Evaluate how well identified health needs are being met
E) Explore reasons underlying the client's health needs

Question 2

Which of the following active older adults who implements an exercise regimen is likely to have the most beneficial effect on musculoskeletal function?

A) A 70-year-old who runs 1 mile most mornings and cycles 5 miles once or twice a week.
B) A 76-year-old who swims laps four times weekly and does light weight training on the other 3 days.
C) A 72-year-old who has been a competitive body builder for many years and lifts weights 6 to 7 days per week.
D) A 78-year-old who has recently begun attending yoga classes three times a week.

cam1229 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E, A
Feedback:
The holistic model begins with assessment and identification of needs, followed by an evaluation of how well these needs are being met and the reasons for their existence. Following this process, interventions would be performed.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
An ideal exercise regimen combines cardiovascular exercise with flexibility and strength training. Swimming is a useful cardiovascular workout, and weight training addresses strength. None of the other individuals has as varied an exercise routine.