A&E 1 Final| 121 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A 70-year-old patient who suffers from worsening dementia is no longer able to live alone. When discussing health care services and possible long-term living arrangements with the patient's only son, what should the nurse suggest? a. An apartment setting with neighbors close by b. Having the patient utilize weekly home health visits c. A nursing center because home care is no longer safe d. That placement is irrelevant because the patient is retreating to a place of inactivity correct answer: C When comparing developmental tasks of middle-aged persons versus older adults, what should the nurse infer? a. Learning to cope with loss is most common during the middle adult years. b. After age 65, most older adults age both biologically and psychologically the same way. c. All older adults will need nursing assistance to deal with loss. d. Older adults fear and resent retirement as a disruption of their lifestyle. correct answer: C An 80-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He states that he quit smoking 30 years ago, so it can't be COPD. He argues, "It's just these colds I've been getting. They're just getting worse and worse." The nurse understands that a. These symptoms are more associated with normal aging than with disease. b. Older adults do not have to alter physical activity because of physical changes. c. The patient's age will require adjustment of lifestyle to one of inactivity. d. Older adults usually are aware and ac