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j.rubin

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Which of the following points should the nurse emphasize when educating older adults about memory and cognition?
 
  A) Long-term memory loss is normal.
  B) Using calendars, notes, and imagery can help enhance memory.
  C) Drinking caffeinated beverages for mental stimulation is a good idea.
  D) Having a diminished capacity for learning is an inevitable part of growing older.

Question 2

An older adult is brought to the community clinic by an adult child with the concern of increasingly frequent lapses in memory. Which assessment question is most likely to identify potential risk factors for impaired cognitive functioning?
 
  A) What did your mother and father die of?
  B) What line of work were you in?
  C) What medications are you currently taking?
  D) Where are you currently living?



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leannegxo

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Metacognition means that an individual understands his or her own cognitive process, and this process will impact performance. Health education provides information about techniques to enhance cognitive abilities. Older adults benefit from internal and external memory-enhancing techniques, such as calendars, imagery, and notes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Adverse medication effects can have a profound influence on the cognitive functioning of older adults. Genetic, environmental, and occupation factors are potential risk factors, but medications are more commonly implicated.




j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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