FFundamentals of Nursing (EAQ) Older Adults

FFundamentals of Nursing (EAQ) Older
Adults
which modifiable risk factor is the most preventable cause of disease and death in
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the united states?
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Smoking.
see page 199
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which system is responsible for the physiological of fight - or - flight response?
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Sympathetic Nervous System.
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see page 808
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which respiratory change occurs in older adults?
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Increased chest wall rigidity
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p.191
According to the world health organization (who) which statement accurately defines
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health?
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The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
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which gland in the patient's body will initiate general adaptation syndrome?
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Pituitary
p.808
An older patient is diagnosed with dorsal kyphosis. What is a contributing factor for
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developing this disorder?
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Osteoporosis
An older adult patient complains of knee pain when attempting to do usual activitie
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s. Which type of health care setting is most appropriate for this patient?
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Ambulatory care
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which endocrine gland change is associated with aging?
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Decreased ability to respond to stress.
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She discusses removing the rugs + footstool + improving the lighting w the couple.
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The nurse is addressing which level of need according to Maslow?
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Safety and security
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p.77
Which condition does the nurse suspect in an older adult patient who has complain
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ed of daily hearing decline?
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Presbycusis.
p.190
a young child who is ill and the parent speak and understand a different language t
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han the nurse. Which action would the nurse take to communicate with him?
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Seek help with language interpretation and understand cultural differences.
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p.78
when an older adult states, "Even though I turned up the volume on my television,
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I can't hear it," what condition would the nurse suspect?
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Presbycusis