The gerontological nurse is planning health promotion actions for an older patient. What information would the nurse take into consideration when planning these actions? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Patient uses BIPAP machine for sleep apnea
3. Patient walks for 30 minutes 3 times a week
4. Patient attends religious services every Sunday morning
5. Patient lives alone and volunteers at the local library most afternoons
3,4,5
Rationale: Health promotion for the older adult is not focused on disease or disability. Type 2 diabetes mellitus would not need to be taken into consideration for the patient.
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