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A nurse learns that the fastest growing subset of the older population is which group? a. Elite old b. Middle old c. Old old d. Young old ֎ -:- ANS: C The old old is the fastest growing subset of the older population. This is the group comprising those 85 to 99 years of age. The young old...

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Chapter 04: Common Health Problems of
Older Adults Ignatavicius: Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Questions
& 100% Correct Answers- Latest Test |
Graded A+ | Passed
A nurse learns that the fastest growing subset of the older population is which group?


a. Elite old


b. Middle old


c. Old old


d. Young old


֎ -:- ANS: C

The old old is the fastest growing subset of the older population. This is the group

comprising


those 85 to 99 years of age. The young old are between 65 and 74 years of age; the middle

old


are between 75 and 84 years of age; and the elite old are over 100 years of age.




A nurse working with older adults in the community plans programming to improve morale


and emotional health in this population. What activity would best meet this goal?


a. Exercise program to improve physical function




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b. Financial planning seminar series for older adults


c. Social events such as dances and group dinners


d. Workshop on prevention from becoming an abuse victim


֎ -:- ANS: A

All activities would be beneficial for the older population in the community. However,

failure


in performing one's own activities of daily living and participating in society has direct

effects


on morale and life satisfaction. Those who lose the ability to function independently often

feel


worthless and empty. An exercise program designed to maintain and/or improve physical


functioning would best address this need.




A nurse caring for an older client on a medical-surgical unit notices the client reports

frequent


constipation and only wants to eat softer foods such as rice, bread, and puddings. What


assessment would the nurse perform first?


a. Auscultate bowel sounds.


b. Check skin turgor.


c. Perform an oral assessment.



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d. Weigh the client.


֎ -:- ANS: C

Poorly fitting dentures and other dental problems are often manifested by a preference for

soft


foods and constipation from the lack of fiber. The nurse would perform an oral assessment

to


determine if these problems exist. The other assessments are important, but will not yield


information specific to the client's food preferences as they relate to constipation.




A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education on high-fiber foods. Which menu


selection by the client demonstrates a need for further review?


a. Barley soup


b. Black beans


c. White rice


d. Whole-wheat bread


֎ -:- ANS: C

Older adults need 35 to 50 g of fiber a day. White rice is low in fiber. Foods high in fiber


include barley, beans, and whole-wheat products.




A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild dehydration. What teaching does


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