The nurse lists factors that increase the risk of vehicular accidents for the older driver, which are ___________________ _____. (Select all that apply.)
a. slower reflexes.
b. cognitive disorders.
c. altered depth perception.
d. changes in night vision.
e. reduced flexibility.
Question 2
The long-term care facility nurse sees evidence that the most devastating blow to the self-concept of the older adult is institutional placement, because persons in a long-term care facility:
a. are perceived as a single group.
b. have individual needs that are not met.
c. have lost many belongings that made up their identity.
d. have lost social contact.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Common Health Problems in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
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