Which of the following statements, made by a new nurse, are myths ...

[Cooldude101]

Which of the following statements, made by a new nurse, are myths and need correcting? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Ageism is highly influenced by stereotypes and cultural values.
  B) Ageism is more common in industrialized societies.
  C) In the United States, 20 of the older adults who need care are in a nursing home.
  D) People consider themselves old when they are old enough to apply for Medicare.
  E) With increased age, people become more diverse and people become less like their age peers.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a community of older adults. Which of the following persons is at highest risk for a shortened life expectancy?
 
  A) A college professor born in 1956
  B) A homemaker born in 1957
  C) A nuclear engineer born in 1958
  D) A nurse born in 1959

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D
The realities are that between 4 and 5 of older adults live in a nursing home at any time. Most older adults live independently, have high levels of self-reported health, and are aging successfully. People usually feel old based on their health and function, rather than on their chronologic age. They are diverse, even though ageism is rampant in the United States and is influenced by cultural values.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Socioeconomic characteristics that are most strongly correlated with healthy aging are poverty and lower educational level. Limited English proficiency and poor health literacy skills are two variables that have a negative impact on health and functioning. The college professor, engineer, and nurse positions require more education.

[Cooldude101]

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