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When comparing developmental tasks of middle-aged persons versus older adults, what should the nurse infer?
 
  a. Learning to cope with loss is most common during the middle adult years.
  b. After age 65, most older adults age both biologically and psychologically the same way.
  c. All older adults will need nursing assistance to deal with loss.
  d. Older adults fear and resent retirement as a disruption of their lifestyle.

Question 2

The nurse correctly describes psychosocial theories on aging as theories that
 
  a. Describe role changes in behaviors in older adults.
  b. Emphasize that all adults age in similar ways.
  c. Stress the need for the aging to discontinue activities as they age.
  d. Describe behavior patterns for all aging adults as unpredictable.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Some older adults deny their own aging in ways that are potentially problematic. For example, some older adults deny functional declines and refuse to ask for assistance with tasks that place their safety at great risk. The need to cope with loss is much greater in the older adult population. Most older adults cope with the death of a spouse. Some must cope with the death of adult children and grandchildren. All experience the death of friends. The ways that older adults adjust to the changes of aging are highly individualized. Many older adults welcome retirement as a time to pursue new interests and hobbies, participate in volunteer activities, continue their education, or start a new business career.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Psychosocial theories of aging explain changes in behaviors, roles, and relationships that come with aging. Although some theories generalize about aging, biologically and psychosocially each individual ages uniquely. The activity theory considers the continuation of activities performed during middle age as necessary for successful aging. The continuity theory states that personality remains the same and behavior becomes more predictable as people age.




asan beg

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


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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