Author Question: Which of the listed statements support the national norms regarding disease for the middle-aged ... (Read 34 times)

NClaborn · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the listed statements support the national norms regarding disease for the middle-aged adult?

1. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the age group from 25 to 64 years.
2. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death.
3. Leading causes of death include suicide and motor vehicle crashes.
4. Injuries and chronic disease are the leading causes of death in this age group.

Question 2

A middle-aged client is struggling with life changes, including menopause. The best response by the nurse to this client is:

1. Don't worry, menopause can't last forever.
2. There are some very good antidepressants you can take.
3. What did your mother do to get through menopause?
4. There is a menopause support group that meets every 2 weeks.

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Cancer is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of 25 and 64 years.
Rationale 2: Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death among all age groups in the United States.
Rationale 3: Thered is noevidence to support this statement regarding suicide.
Rationale 4: Motor vehicle crashes as well as occupational injuries along with chronic disease such as cancer and cardiovascular disease combined make up the leading causes of death in the middle-aged adult group.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Telling a client who is struggling not to worry is not therapeutic and does not address the problem.
Rationale 2: Advice about medications is not within nurses' scope of practice, since they do not prescribe.
Rationale 3: Comparing this client's situation to her mother's is neither relevant nor therapeutic. Her mother's age group was going through experiences in a different time and culture.
Rationale 4: Clients experiencing developmental stressors like menopause, the climacteric, aging, impending retirement, or any other situational stressors may experience anxiety and depression. These clients may benefit from support groups or individual therapy to help them cope with specific crises.