All of the following are true about stress in an older adult's life except
a. It should be eliminated from an older person's life
b. It should be managed
c. It can have beneficial results
d. It increases with age
A
Stress is part of life from an early age through death. Stress cannot be totally eliminated and perhaps should not be, but it should be managed and used to channel energy and achieve goals. Stress may or may not increase with age. It may increase because of pain or difficulty in doing specific things, but it may also decrease with lightened professional and family responsibilities.
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a. Weight loss from inadequate intake b. Pet's burial and painting pictures of the pet c. Loss of his appetite resulting in weight loss d. Increased food intake after painting begins
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A. Ignore the behavior, as this must be something she needs to do. B. Tell the patient sternly that this is not appropriate and to move to her room. C. Calmly acknowledge the position and ask the patient to stand on both legs. D. Encourage other patients in the lounge to do the same position to make the patient more comfortable.
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a. Ask the patient if she has a way to tell the time. b. Ask the patient if she is deliberately being late for her appointments. c. Determine if the patient wants this baby and if this is her way of acting out. d. Determine if the patient arrives after the start time for other types of appointments.