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cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions con-sistent with the concepts of the biological theories of aging when suggesting that they: (Select all that apply.)

a. use moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
b. discuss the use of antacids to control heartburn with their health care provider.
c. stay active by interacting with family and friends regularly.
d. practice stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
e. consider getting a yearly influenza vac-cination.

Question 2

A nurse plans programs for older adults in a senior center. She organizes a series of exercise pro-grams. She sets one up for clients ages 65-74, one for clients 74-85, and one for clients over age 85. The nurse is utilizing which theory of aging?

a. Gerotranscendence
b. Activity theory
c. Age-stratification theory
d. Continuity theory

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Interventions that promote biological theories of aging include those that help avoid skin dryness and the overuse of antacids (cross-link) as well as the minimization of stress and risk for viral in-fections (oxidative stress, immunity). Remaining physically active and emotionally connected is consistent with the psychosocial theories of aging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Age-stratification theory considers individuals as members of cohorts with similarities to others in the same group. The importance of the similarities exceeds that of the differences. Gerotran-scendence theory posits that older adults withdraw from society, in order to give the individual the opportunity for self-reflection and exploration. Time, material possessions, and superficial relationships have less meaning. Activity theory proposes that continued activity contributes to successful aging. Continuity theory posits that individuals develop and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior over a lifetime.