Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes
A student nurse has been asked to prepare a postclinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report?
1 . Change in most body functions and abilities
2 . General change in physiologic, psychological, and sociologic functions and roles
3 . Adaptation to acute physical or emotional disorders
4 . Change in employee or employer role
5 . Greater amount of leisure time
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4, 5
C) 1, 3, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
B
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Lifestyle changes in the older and aging population include general changes in physiologic, psychological, and sociological functions and roles; change in most body functions and abilities; adaptation to chronic physical or emotional disorders; change in employee or employer roles; and a greater amount of leisure time.
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