Author Question: Which of the following projections of future demographics of older Americans is most accurate? A) ... (Read 61 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following projections of future demographics of older Americans is most accurate?

A) By 2020, more than 50 of older Americans will belong to a non-Hispanic white group.
B) The percentage of black older adults will decrease slightly due to lower life expectancies.
C) The number of Hispanic older adults is projected to grow dramatically.
D) Within 40 years, a minority of older Americans will be white related to immigration.

Question 2

Nursing interventions for treatment of herpes virus infections are:

a. Keep the lesions moist to prevent pain.
b. Apply cold, moist compresses to lesions.
c. Focus on treating symptoms and preventing spread of virus.
d. Cleanse lesions with alcohol.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Whereas in 2000, approximately 84 of older Americans were non-Hispanic white, it is projected that this population will decrease to 64 by 2050 . During this same period, there will be dramatic growth among Hispanic older adults, who will represent 16 of the older population. Black individuals will grow from 8 to 12 of the older population during this time. By 2020, one-quarter of America's older population will belong to a minority racial or ethnic group.

Answer to Question 2

C
Rationale: Nursing interventions for treating herpes virus infections should focus on treating specific symptoms and preventing spreading of the disease. Lesions should be kept dry. Warm, moist compresses may be applied.