To best respect an older patient's autonomy when assisting him in ...

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To best respect an older patient's autonomy when assisting him in finding appropriate, affordable housing, the nurse
 
  a. provides examples of various options that include assistive services.
  b. locates housing near a senior citizen community center to minimize social iso-lation.
  c. identifies housing close to the services he will need.
  d. asks the patient to provide examples of where he would like to live.

Question 2

The physical changes that occur naturally as a result of the aging process often create an autonomy versus safety issue and is most problematic when
 
  a. protracted reaction time increases the risk for driving accidents.
  b. arthritic knee and hip joints make falls more prevalent.
  c. eyesight diminishes, making following written instruction more difficult.
  d. responding to warning alarms is affected because of impaired hearing acuity.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Whatever the housing status of the older person, it must be remembered that each person has a right to determine where to live unless he or she is proven incompetent. The other options do not help the patient maintain autonomy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Research has proven that normal aging affects a variety of factors that contribute to the increased incidence of automobile accidents caused by older adult drivers. Although the other options also relate to safety, older adults are more likely to be in multiple vehicle crashes, impacting the safety of others as well as their own.

[javeds]

TYSM

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Excellent