Answer to Question 1
A
The older adult who grieves after suffering a major loss for 2 years, which is a length of time for grief that is within normal limits, is beginning to enjoy life again. This individual is most likely to have normal mental health because he or she has worked through the grief and has had the strength to resume normal activities.
The older adult who exhibits long periods of depression with occasional manic episodes has clinical indicators of bipolar disorder. The older adult who has lost two friends in a war, has had three failed marriages, and is bankrupt is unlikely to enjoy normal mental health; this older adult's life displays an inability to cope effectively with tragedy, relationships, and personal matters. The older adult who has been treated for chronic depression and whose brother killed himself 1 year ago is at risk for suicide and is unlikely to have normal mental health.
Answer to Question 2
C
Only nutritious food that is actually eaten can enhance a person's nutritional status. Older adults are more likely to eat food they like, and seasonings can make food more palatable. Developing a seating chart for the main dining room based on the unit to facilitate a more organized and effi-cient meal delivery is not for the benefit of the residents but is an action for the benefit of man-agement and degrades the dignity of the residents. Older adults require greater amounts of light to see; candlelight can be too dim to see adequately. Distributing med-pass nutritional supple-ments are costly and often are not dispensed or are not consumed as ordered.