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Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is teaching a seminar for health professionals on the differences between the normal aging process and Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the following biopsychosocial theories of normal aging should be discussed regarding cellular changes? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Genetic theory
2. Immunology theory
3. Wear-and-tear theory
4. Environmental theory
5. Disengagement theory

Question 2

When providing orientation to a group of students, the psychiatricmental health nurse describes use of an eclectic clinical approach with newly admitted clients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the therapeutic value of an eclectic approach? 1. There is limited scientific evidence about treatment for schizophrenia, so a variety of medications and interventions must be tried over time.
2. Nurses do not need a philosophy of care to direct their practice.
3. It is difficult to determine a final plan of care for new clients with psychotic disorders.
4. Strategies from one or a combination of psychiatric theories are used to determine interventions and evaluation criteria for working with each client.

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: Genetic theory: According to this theory, harmful genes activate in late life to stop cell growth and division; aging is programmed by genetic makeup.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Eclectic approaches use one psychiatric theory or a combination of psychiatric theories to determine what assessment information, interventions, approaches, and evaluation criteria are needed for any given client. An eclectic approach does not indicate indecision or use of interventions that are unsupported by evidence. An eclectic approach does not indicate a nurse is aphilosophical, but rather demonstrates that a range of theories are used to understand the best way to approach assessing and planning care for different clients.