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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is presenting an educational workshop at a senior center where most of the patients will be 75 years or older. What does the nurse consider about this population when designing the presentation?

a. Most of these patients only have a high school diploma.
b. Many patients will be illiterate so hand-outs should be simple.
c. A great number of patients never attained a high school.
d. A lot of these patients went to college on the GI bill.

Question 2

Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the understanding that older adults are at increased risk for falls because of normal age-related changes?

a. Speaking in a loud voice when warning the patient about safety hazards
b. Turning on bright lights so the patient can see objects such as furniture
c. Encouraging the patient to rise from a su-pine position slowly
d. Advising the patient to avoid exercising painful joints

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Educational attainment differs with age cohorts. In this age group, the highest number of persons attained a high school diploma.

Answer to Question 2

C
Older adults who lie supine and then get up quickly are likely to experience the effects of lack of tissue elasticity when the blood pressure drops and a feeling of lightheadedness develops. It is important to educate older individuals to change position slowly.