Author Question: An 80-year-old healthy male sees the nurse practitioner at the doctor's office. He states, I sit ... (Read 76 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An 80-year-old healthy male sees the nurse practitioner at the doctor's office. He states, I sit around a lot and now I notice my legs seem to get tired when I walk. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

a. You don't have as good circulation as you did when you were younger. Be sure you take rests.
b. How do you feel about joining a regular exercise program at the senior center?
c. You will need to speak to the doctor about this.
d. Have you thought about using a cane or walker?

Question 2

The daughter of an 82-year old patient tells the nurse, When I ask my dad to do something, it takes him a long time to respond to me. But he does do what I ask. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse is?

a. At this age, your dad does not have the same intelligence he had when he was younger.
b. It is more difficult for a man in this age group to learn new things.
c. Reaction time slows in older adults, so it takes him more time to process your requests.
d. He is likely developing some dementia, as this is a normal development in his age group.