NURS 601 Weeks 1-4 Questions And Answers Rated A + 2023.

A - Answer Which of following statements most accurately captures the role of chronic illness in the lives of older adults? A. Chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults. B. More older adults die from acute illnesses than from chronic diseases. C. While chronic diseases used to be the leading cause of death, this is no longer the case. D. While cancer rates have fallen, other chronic diseases remain a common cause of death. B - Answer Which of the following patient histories is most likely for a person older than 65 years of age? A. In the last year, Patient F has been treated for a skin rash, a sprained ankle, and influenza B. Patient G takes medications daily for arthritis pain relief and reduction of blood pressure levels C. Patient H complains of chronic fatigue, stress-related allergies, and acid reflux after meals D. Patient I has been to the emergency room three times in the past year for ear infections and allergy attacks C - Answer A public health nurse who directs a homecare program that serves an area with a large population of older adults is conducting a long-term strategic plan. Which of the following phenomena should the nurse take into account when planning for the future? A. While life expectancy will continue to rise, the percentage of older adults in the United States relative to the overall population will decrease. B. By 2020, it is expected that over one-third of Americans will be over the age of 65. C. Both life expectancy and the percentage of people over 65 in the population will increase in coming decades. D. Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, are expected to bring a gradual decrease in the number of older adults by 2020.