Exam 24: Older Adulthood

In performing a physical assessment for an older adult patient,the nurse anticipates finding an increase in which one of the following,representing a normal physiological change of aging?

Which of the following describes the branch of medicine that deals with the physiological and psychological aspects of aging?

Which one of the following statements related to cognitive functioning in the older adult patient is true?

A patient has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.When teaching the family about the prognosis,what must the nurse explain?

The nurse works with older adult patients in a wellness-screening clinic on a weekly basis.Which of the following is the best statement made by the nurse to patients in the older adult age group?

For older adults,a number of health-related concerns should be addressed.The nurse incorporates this information to meet the needs of the older adult patient.Which of the following statements accurately reflects data that the nurse should use in planning care?

An older woman reports that she involuntarily releases urine when she coughs or sneezes.What is this type of incontinence called?

A 70-year-old patient must have her blood pressure checked during each shift.She asks the nurse to explain her hypertension.The nurse's reply is based on the knowledge that the older adult patient often experiences hypertension because of which of the following changes?

The nurse recognizes that factors associated with aging influence the musculoskeletal system.Which one of the following statements does the nurse recognize as being correct?

Myths exist regarding the older adult population in Canada.Which of the following is the nurse aware is true about the majority of older adults?

Which one of the following nutritional deficiencies is most common for an older adult with reduced financial resources living in a remote rural community?

According to Erikson,which of the following is a developmental task for the older adult?

Which of the following is true in regard to dehydration and the older adult?

A long-term care facility sponsors a discussion group on the administration of medications.The participants have a number of questions concerning their medications.Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is performing a physical examination of an older adult patient in an assisted-living facility.On completion of the exam,the nurse compares the results with findings expected for individuals in this age group.Which of the following increases is an expected finding for this patient?

What age signifies the beginning of older adulthood?