An older female adult client is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which principle should the nurse apply when answering her questions?
a. The most prevalent form of disease in the United States is acute illness.
b. Usually, chronic disease has a negligible impact on the family.
c. Chronic illness is unending, and coping can be influenced by the perception of uncertainty.
d. Older adults cope successfully with chronic disease by learning about the disease.
Question 2Which describes the older man who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-being?
a. Resides in assisted-living facility, watches television alone, uses herbal remedies, is underweight
b. Resides alone, was moved to a new city recently by his family members for their convenience, has osteoarthritis
c. Has prostate cancer with metastasis to the lungs, is receiving radiation therapy, is wealthy, has a large family
d. Uses a wheelchair, has peripheral arterial disease, attends weekly baseball games with three friends
Question 3The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should the nurse include in the exercise program?
a. Reinforce the ease of exercising every day.
b. Use exercise to relax any dietary restric-tions.
c. Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses.
d. Participate because exercise achieves wellness.
Question 4An older woman tells the nurse that she has experienced increasing fatigue and shortness of breath over the last 2 days. Which goal is the nurse's priority?
a. Promote safety to prevent injury.
b. Complete nutritional assessment.
c. Balance exercise and rest periods.
d. Explore the woman's complaints.
Question 5Which statement describes aging in developing countries?
a. Aged dependence is likely to improve from 1:4 to 1:2.
b. The biggest problem for older adults will be the lack of food.
c. Most older adults are likely to reside in these countries.
d. Similar to fertility, life expectancy is in-creasing, although at a different rate.
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