Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response
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The nurse shows an understanding of how telomeres relate to aging and longevity when making what
statement? (Select all that apply.)
"Cigarette smoking affects longevity by accelerating telomere shortening."
"Telomere shortening due to obesity can reduce life expectancy by more than 8 years."
"Excessive emotional stress reduces antioxidant levels resulting in shorter telomeres which
reduces longevity."
"Shorter telomeres increase vulnerability to early-onset of age-related health problems."
The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions consistent
with healthy biological aging when suggesting what activity? (Select all that apply.)
Using moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
Practicing stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
Getting a yearly influenza vaccination.
A nurse demonstrates understanding of the continuity theory when the nurse provides which of the
following advice to an older client? (Select all that apply.)
"It is important to think about the activities that have been most satisfying for you throughout
your adult life and make a plan to continue them."
"Since you enjoyed teaching young children so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in
the day care center."
Which statements are supported by the gerotranscendence theory? (Select all that apply.)
Older adults withdraw from society in order to give the individual an opportunity for self-
reflection and self-exploration.
Time and superficial relationships become less important.
Material possessions have less meaning.
A paper on culture and illness would be likely to include which statement?
, Ethnicity involves recognized traditions, symbols, and literature.
What is the best definition of Ethnocentrism?
A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.
Regarding health care disparities, which statement is true concerning older female population?
They experience increased risk factors for vulnerability if they are homosexual.
An older female patient tells a nurse the following: "In my culture, women are the silent partner in
the family. Men make all of the decisions. However, when we came to the United States, all that
changed. I became an American. I am in charge of my family just like my husband." This is an example
of what culturally related concept?
Acculturation
A home care nurse is caring for an older patient from a different culture who is bed-bound and high
risk for development of a pressure ulcer. The nurse discusses the plan of care with the patient's adult
child, emphasizing the importance of turning every 2 hours and posts a turning clock on the wall.
When the nurse returns later in the week, the turning clock has been removed, and the patient's adult
child reports, " I turn mother occasionally" adding "I am taking very good care of my mother. You just
don't understand; our ways do not involve doing things on schedules." What is the nurse's best
response?
"How can we best work together to provide the best care for your mother?"
An older patient has been given a diagnosis of metastatic cancer. The patient states: "I must have
angered God." This is an example of which type of belief?
Magicoreligious
A female nurse is caring for an older woman from the Hasidic Jewish community. The woman's son is
at the patient's bedside. The nurse notes that when she communicates with the patient and her son,
the son does not maintain eye contact with her and also notes that he withdraws when she attempts t
Continue conversing with both the patient and the son
The nurse providing care for an ethnically diverse population of older clients shows an understanding
of the LEARN Model during the assessment process when engaging in which activity? (Select all that
apply.)
Recognizing that the client's hands are clenched as she answers the assessment questions.
Asking the client to describe what he thinks will help him feel better.
Explaining to the client that herbal remedies may not be sufficient treatment for his chest
congestion.
Acknowledging that the client has a different view of the appropriate treatment
11th Edition 2025, Chapter 1-36 | All Chapters|Latest
Update 2025!!!
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The nurse shows an understanding of how telomeres relate to aging and longevity when making what
statement? (Select all that apply.)
"Cigarette smoking affects longevity by accelerating telomere shortening."
"Telomere shortening due to obesity can reduce life expectancy by more than 8 years."
"Excessive emotional stress reduces antioxidant levels resulting in shorter telomeres which
reduces longevity."
"Shorter telomeres increase vulnerability to early-onset of age-related health problems."
The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions consistent
with healthy biological aging when suggesting what activity? (Select all that apply.)
Using moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin.
Practicing stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
Getting a yearly influenza vaccination.
A nurse demonstrates understanding of the continuity theory when the nurse provides which of the
following advice to an older client? (Select all that apply.)
"It is important to think about the activities that have been most satisfying for you throughout
your adult life and make a plan to continue them."
"Since you enjoyed teaching young children so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in
the day care center."
Which statements are supported by the gerotranscendence theory? (Select all that apply.)
Older adults withdraw from society in order to give the individual an opportunity for self-
reflection and self-exploration.
Time and superficial relationships become less important.
Material possessions have less meaning.
A paper on culture and illness would be likely to include which statement?
, Ethnicity involves recognized traditions, symbols, and literature.
What is the best definition of Ethnocentrism?
A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another.
Regarding health care disparities, which statement is true concerning older female population?
They experience increased risk factors for vulnerability if they are homosexual.
An older female patient tells a nurse the following: "In my culture, women are the silent partner in
the family. Men make all of the decisions. However, when we came to the United States, all that
changed. I became an American. I am in charge of my family just like my husband." This is an example
of what culturally related concept?
Acculturation
A home care nurse is caring for an older patient from a different culture who is bed-bound and high
risk for development of a pressure ulcer. The nurse discusses the plan of care with the patient's adult
child, emphasizing the importance of turning every 2 hours and posts a turning clock on the wall.
When the nurse returns later in the week, the turning clock has been removed, and the patient's adult
child reports, " I turn mother occasionally" adding "I am taking very good care of my mother. You just
don't understand; our ways do not involve doing things on schedules." What is the nurse's best
response?
"How can we best work together to provide the best care for your mother?"
An older patient has been given a diagnosis of metastatic cancer. The patient states: "I must have
angered God." This is an example of which type of belief?
Magicoreligious
A female nurse is caring for an older woman from the Hasidic Jewish community. The woman's son is
at the patient's bedside. The nurse notes that when she communicates with the patient and her son,
the son does not maintain eye contact with her and also notes that he withdraws when she attempts t
Continue conversing with both the patient and the son
The nurse providing care for an ethnically diverse population of older clients shows an understanding
of the LEARN Model during the assessment process when engaging in which activity? (Select all that
apply.)
Recognizing that the client's hands are clenched as she answers the assessment questions.
Asking the client to describe what he thinks will help him feel better.
Explaining to the client that herbal remedies may not be sufficient treatment for his chest
congestion.
Acknowledging that the client has a different view of the appropriate treatment
