According to Eriksons theory of development, which of the following older adults has successfully navigated the stage of ego integrity versus despair?
a. 72-year-old man who is reluctant to retire because work is everything to me
b. 78-year-old woman who has scheduled her third face lift
c. 80-year-old man who has informed his children that he has made his funeral arrangements
d. 67-year-old woman who is depressed because she has not been promoted at work for the past 10 years
Answer: c. 80-year-old man who has informed his children that he has made his funeral arrangements
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Which of the following statements is true regarding physical changes in the older adult?
A) It is difficult to differentiate biological changes from the aging process. B) Once one organ or system deteriorates, the other systems change also. C) Changes in one organ system do not predict changes in other systems. D) The effect of aging on cellular tissues is symmetrical.
Which precaution is important for the nurse to teach an older patient who is prescribed methimazole (Tapazole)?
a. "If you miss a dose, go to the nearest emergency department and get an injection of methimazole." b. "Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat whenever you go outside into the sunshine." c. "Drink at least 3 liters of fluid daily while taking this drug." d. "Avoid contact with crowds or anyone who is ill."
If a health care provider discloses information about a patient to a researcher for a study, the provider and the researcher must have a(n)
a. agreement about the study's purpose. b. data use agreement. c. limited data set. d. written study proposal.
When interviewing a Hispanic client, the nurse enlists the assistance of a "culture broker," based on the understanding that this person's primary function is to:
A) Interpret the language and culture. B) Evaluate the client's health practices. C) Teach the client about health care. D) Make the client feel comfortable and safe.