Author Question: A 70-year-old gentleman is considering marriage to a healthy neighbor. The client tells the nurse ... (Read 81 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A 70-year-old gentleman is considering marriage to a healthy neighbor. The client tells the nurse what he is considering and that he is stressed about whether they will be able to participate in sexual activities at their age.

What is the nurse's most appropriate response? A) Both of you may have to adapt to possible changes in sexuality.
B) Sexual activity is probably too demanding for older adults.
C) Older men have erectile dysfunction while women maintain sexuality.
D) Older adults are not interested in sexual activity.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with a 5-month-old baby. Which is a benefit of breastfeeding that the nurse should highlight when educating the client?

A) It decreases the risk of hepatic disorders.
B) It decreases the incidence of renal problems.
C) It decreases the risk of Crohn's disease.
D) It decreases the chances of the baby being anemic.

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Adaptation to possible changes in sexuality is a lifestyle change that occurs in older and aging populations. Sexual activity is possible for older adults and not too demanding. With the introduction of erectile dysfunction medications, older men are more able to perform than in the past.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest that the client breastfeed her baby regularly because doing so decreases the risk of certain chronic diseases later in life, such as Crohn's disease and type 2 diabetes. Breastfeeding is not known to reduce the risk of hepatic or renal disorders in infants, nor is it known to reduce the chances of the infant developing anemia.