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ericka1

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Which of the following directives by the head nurse at a long-term care facility is most reflective of the activity theory of aging?
 
  A) We need to facilitate older adults' desire to step back from the responsibilities and roles they had in earlier years..
  B) It's hard to overestimate the importance of regular, physical exercise in maintaining health and healthy aging..
  C) We need to remember that the psychological roles and characters of our residents change profoundly in later years of life..
  D) We have to treat our residents like younger people and keep them engaged in meaningful acts..

Question 2

The nurse assesses a change in the respiratory status of an older patient. Which findings should be reported to the health care provider immediately? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Infrequent cough
  B) Neck vein distention
  C) Elevated blood pressure
  D) Change in mental status
  E) Clear drainage from the nose



chjcharjto14

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Answer to Question 1

D
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The activity theory asserts that an older person should continue a middle-aged lifestyle, denying the existence of old age as long as possible, and that society should apply the same norms to old age as it does to middle age and not advocate diminishing activity, interest, and involvement as its members grow old. Stepping back from roles is associated with disengagement theory, and psychological roles and character are not thought to change radically in later life. Physical exercise is not a central component of activity theory.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
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Manifestations of respiratory complications include elevated blood pressure, which could indicate chronic hypoxia, neck vein distention, and a change in mental status. Infrequent cough and clear drainage from the nose are not symptoms that would indicate respiratory complications.



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