The nurse is aware that the older man who retires from his work and changes his role status will ...

The nurse is aware that the older man who retires from his work and changes his role status will have fewer adjustment problems based primarily on whether he:
 
  a. is financially secure.
  b. has other roles and relationships.
  c. is healthy.
  d. has a supportive family.

Question 2

The nurse defines a role as:
 
  a. a positive standard of behavior.
  b. an accepted behavior standard.
  c. a sexually linked standard.
  d. an unchangeable standard.

Question 3

The nurse is aware that a sense of powerlessness is related to loss of control. The nurse can help reduce this perception by ____________________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. allowing the patient to make choices whenever possible.
  b. encouraging the patient to perform self-care.
  c. respecting the patient's right to refuse treatment.
  d. explaining all procedures ahead of time.
  e. adapting the environment to enhance self-care.

Question 4

To improve the self-image of the 80-year-old man, the home health nurse urges that he take control of his __________________________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. attitude toward aging.
  b. health needs.
  c. physical appearance.
  d. time use.
  e. relationships.

Question 5

The nurse lists indicators for the detection of substance abuse, which include _____________________________ _. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. urinary incontinence.
  b. frequent falls.
  c. unsteadiness.
  d. altered sleep pattern.
  e. stomach complaints.

Question 6

The self-concept of the older adult is influenced by the amount and degree of change experienced in his or her _____________________________ . (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. financial security.
  b. social life.
  c. physical health.
  d. mobility.
  e. independence.

Question 7

To achieve Erikson's developmental stage of integrity, the older adult must develop _____________________________ ____________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. a positive attitude toward aging.
  b. positive self-esteem.
  c. a manageable degree of illness.
  d. a ready support system.
  e. some degree of control of life choices.