A colleague is telling the community health nurse that his adult ...

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A colleague is telling the community health nurse that his adult child has just moved back in with him, and that he is finding this situation somewhat difficult to adjust to.
 
  The nurse offers support and listens, while understanding that which of the following contribute to this particular trend?
  1. Maladaptive behavior.
  2. High unemployment rate.
  3. High housing costs.
  4. High incidence of chronic disease.
  5. High incidence of divorce.

Question 2

A group of middle-aged clients are inquiring about nutritional related health problems inherent in their age group. In order to best address these concerns of this specific age group, the nurse will:
 
  1. Provide information, including a website, regarding age specific diet plans.
  2. Give all clients a handout on diets recommended by the ADA.
  3. Tell the clients to check with their physician before dieting.
  4. Have them write to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: These young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, have moved back into their parents' homes after an initial period of independent living.
Rationale 2: Some of these young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, have moved back into their parents' homes as a result of losing employment.
Rationale 3: Some of these young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, have moved back into their parents' homes after an initial period of independent living as a result of the high cost of living.
Rationale 4: Chronic disease is not in high incidence among this age group.
Rationale 5: Some of these young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, have moved back into their parents' homes after an initial period of independent living as a result of divorce.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Decreased metabolic activity and decreased physical activity mean a decrease in caloric needs. This particular age group must be educated regarding nutrition, exercise, and the relationship to chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and heart problems.
Rationale 2: This option does not necesaily address the concerns of this specific age group.
Rationale 3: While this information is not incorrect, is the nurse's responsibility to provide general information, education, and sources for clients seeking improvement in their nutritional lives that would include but not be limited to encouragement to check with their physician before dieting.
Rationale 4: While encouraging the individuals to write of information is not incorrect, in this situation t is the nurse's responsibility to provide information, education, and sources for clients seeking improvement in their nutritional lives.