A nurse assesses a 71-year-old person who has smoked for 43 years. Which of the following is a negative functional consequence of smoking for this person? (Select all that apply.)
A) Children are exposed to secondhand smoke
B) Low oxygen-carrying capacity
C) Abnormal breath sounds
D) The ability to run a 5-K race
E) Pulmonary disease
Ans: B
Functional consequences are the observable effects of actions, risk factors, and age-related changes that influence the quality of life or day-to-day activities of older adults. Low oxygen-carrying capacity, abnormal breath sounds, and pulmonary disease are negative functional consequences of smoking. The ability to run a 5-K race is lost with smoking. Children may be exposed to secondhand smoke. These are not functional consequences of smoking for this person.
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