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nramada

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Which of the following principles that underlie a gerontological nurse's practice is most in need of reexamination and modification?
 
  A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set.
  B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and psychological health is a realistic goal.
  C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human life.
  D) Health outcomes among older adults can be equal to those of younger populations.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing and reviewing the chart of a 78-year-old male patient who is newly admitted to the hospital unit. Which of the following diagnostic and assessment findings should the nurse interpret as potentially pathological?
 
  A) The patient's testes appear to be atrophied.
  B) Slight enlargement of prostate was noted during his last visit to his primary care provider.
  C) The client states he has difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection.
  D) Serum testosterone levels are a small fraction of those in younger men.



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kingfahad97

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Answer to Question 1

D
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Answers A, B, and C are all identified principles of gerontological nursing. In light of the nature and inevitability of the aging process, however, answer D is neither accurate nor realistic.

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Testosterone levels remain steady or decrease only slightly with age. Testicular atrophy, moderate prostate enlargement, and difficulty maintaining an erection are considered common age-related changes.




nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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