Foundations of Gerontology and
Theories of Aging 2025 Update|Most
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A 75-year-old female asks to talk to the nurse about how to maintain safe and
satisfying sexual relationships. What is the nurse's best response?
Water-based lubricants are helpful for relieving vaginal dryness
An 88-year-old male with recemt muscle weakness reports eating fish four times a
week. What is the nurse's best assessment question?
What type of fish do you usually eat?
An 80-year-old widower experiences loneliness because his children and
grandchildren live three states away. What suggestions could the nurse make to
pass the time? Select all that apply.
Arts and crafts activities, local religious activities, scrap booking, journaling
The nurse should include which important safety tip when teaching an older adult
about the effects of decreased sensitivity of baroreceptors?
Avoid relying on thirst to regulate fluid intake
An older adult on a fixed income requires a walker and transportation to therapy
two days a week after knee replacement surgery. The nurse should help ensure the
client has which type of insurance coverage to cover these services?
Medicare Part B
The experienced gerontological nurse should provide further teaching when a new
nurse makes which statement?
Most baby boomers did not have children and do not have much support
How can the gerontologic nurse best advocate for older adult benefits?
Endorse cost-containment efforts that maximize welfare of older adults
What factor should the nurse consider when planning care for older minority clients?
These clients may have lower-than-average levels of health and function
Which statement by the older adult indicates a need for further teaching?
I must discontinue exercise for safety
, What is the best nursing action to combat the effects of a less functional
hypothalmus in older adults?
Regulate the room temperature
An older client who is nondiabetic has a reported glucose level of 126 mg/dL (7.0
mmol/L). What is the nurse's best action?
Monitor for signs of hyperglycemia
The gerontological nurse overhears another nurse state, "It's too bad people
become mean as they age." What is the gerontological nurse's best response?
Actually, theory suggest personalities are consistent throughout life
An older client requiring total knee replacement surgery responds that it was "just a
matter of time" since most body parts "wear out" when growing old. Which theory
of aging does the nurse realize this client is describing?
Wear and Tear
The nurse is concerned that a 70-year-old client is aging faster than the
chronological age suggests. What should the nurse recommend to this client to help
delay the effects of aging? Select all that apply.
Increase eating fresh fruits and vegetables, Take a walk with the neighbor every
morning, Attend religious services as desired, Play bridge with the ladies club every
week
The nurse is concerned that unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) engage in ageism.
What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion?
Asked how long the older client has been confused
An older client who retired from a position that was held for 45 years plays golf
every Wednesday, swims with the "guys" on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and has a
"date night" with his spouse every Saturday. Which phase of retirement does the
nurse realize this client is demonstrating?
Routine
A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the
relationship between aging and wellness?
We need to teach the client the rheumatoid arthritis is not part of the aging process
and that the client should increase functional activities
An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-term
memory. The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "Try not
to worry; it's just a part of growing older." This is an example of which phenomenon?
Theories of Aging 2025 Update|Most
Tested Questions And Verified Solutions|
Assured Success !!!
A 75-year-old female asks to talk to the nurse about how to maintain safe and
satisfying sexual relationships. What is the nurse's best response?
Water-based lubricants are helpful for relieving vaginal dryness
An 88-year-old male with recemt muscle weakness reports eating fish four times a
week. What is the nurse's best assessment question?
What type of fish do you usually eat?
An 80-year-old widower experiences loneliness because his children and
grandchildren live three states away. What suggestions could the nurse make to
pass the time? Select all that apply.
Arts and crafts activities, local religious activities, scrap booking, journaling
The nurse should include which important safety tip when teaching an older adult
about the effects of decreased sensitivity of baroreceptors?
Avoid relying on thirst to regulate fluid intake
An older adult on a fixed income requires a walker and transportation to therapy
two days a week after knee replacement surgery. The nurse should help ensure the
client has which type of insurance coverage to cover these services?
Medicare Part B
The experienced gerontological nurse should provide further teaching when a new
nurse makes which statement?
Most baby boomers did not have children and do not have much support
How can the gerontologic nurse best advocate for older adult benefits?
Endorse cost-containment efforts that maximize welfare of older adults
What factor should the nurse consider when planning care for older minority clients?
These clients may have lower-than-average levels of health and function
Which statement by the older adult indicates a need for further teaching?
I must discontinue exercise for safety
, What is the best nursing action to combat the effects of a less functional
hypothalmus in older adults?
Regulate the room temperature
An older client who is nondiabetic has a reported glucose level of 126 mg/dL (7.0
mmol/L). What is the nurse's best action?
Monitor for signs of hyperglycemia
The gerontological nurse overhears another nurse state, "It's too bad people
become mean as they age." What is the gerontological nurse's best response?
Actually, theory suggest personalities are consistent throughout life
An older client requiring total knee replacement surgery responds that it was "just a
matter of time" since most body parts "wear out" when growing old. Which theory
of aging does the nurse realize this client is describing?
Wear and Tear
The nurse is concerned that a 70-year-old client is aging faster than the
chronological age suggests. What should the nurse recommend to this client to help
delay the effects of aging? Select all that apply.
Increase eating fresh fruits and vegetables, Take a walk with the neighbor every
morning, Attend religious services as desired, Play bridge with the ladies club every
week
The nurse is concerned that unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) engage in ageism.
What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion?
Asked how long the older client has been confused
An older client who retired from a position that was held for 45 years plays golf
every Wednesday, swims with the "guys" on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and has a
"date night" with his spouse every Saturday. Which phase of retirement does the
nurse realize this client is demonstrating?
Routine
A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a
colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the
relationship between aging and wellness?
We need to teach the client the rheumatoid arthritis is not part of the aging process
and that the client should increase functional activities
An older adult has recently begun to display unprecedented lapses in short-term
memory. The nurse overhears a colleague reassuring the person by saying, "Try not
to worry; it's just a part of growing older." This is an example of which phenomenon?
