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rosent76

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An older adult, newly widowed, has been unable to adjust to her change in roles or form new relationships. What is this experience called?
 
  A) Social isolation
  B) Social ineptness
  C) Ineffective coping
  D) Negativism of aging

Question 2

While conducting a health assessment with an older adult, the nurse notices it takes the person longer to answer questions than is usual with younger clients. What should the nurse do?
 
  A) Stop asking questions so as not to confuse the client.
  B) Slow the pace and allow extra time for answers.
  C) Realize that the client has some dementia.
  D) Ask a family member to answer the questions.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

If an older adult cannot adjust to changes in social roles and form new relationships, social isolation can become a problem. Social isolation is a sense of being alone and lonely as a result of having fewer meaningful relationships. Social isolation is a sense of being alone and lonely as a result of having fewer meaningful relationships. It may occur because of declining health or income, transportation problems, or ageism. Whatever the cause, prolonged social isolation has been associated with declining health and higher mortality rates.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

Cognition does not change appreciably with aging. It is normal for the older adult to take longer to respond and react. The nurse should slow the pace of care and allow older clients extra time to answer questions or complete activities.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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