Exam 10: Life Span: Older Adults

The new nursing student is caring for a 75-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit.The patient states,"I hope I can go home soon.I want to get back to the gym.I like to do a little walking on the treadmill and lift some light weights." Which response by the nursing student demonstrates the use of ageism?

A client lives alone.He is very weak,stays in bed most of the time,and becomes fatigued after taking only two or three steps with a walker.His personal hygiene is poor.He moves very slowly when doing even small tasks such as eating a meal.Which of the following are appropriate interventions for this patient? Select all that apply.

An 80-year-old healthy male sees the nurse practitioner at the doctor's office.He states,"I sit around a lot and now I notice my legs seem to get tired when I walk." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

An older adult patient with dementia is seen at the clinic for a physical examination.The son tells the nurse,"I don't know how much more of this I can do.There is so much work involved in just getting my dad out of bed in the morning,and I can't communicate with him.I'm just so tired." The nurse recognizes that the son is most likely experiencing:

Which of the following is the most common major challenge for older adults?

The nurse practitioner is performing an annual physical examination on an 86-year-old female.What assessments are most important for the nurse to include in her examination? Select all that apply.