The adult children of an older adult client report they are becoming frustrated. They relate they are trying to get their parent to "take it easy"; stop working and reduce social activities

Question

When questioned by the nurse, they report feeling this lessened stress will protect their loved one. Which of the following statements should be included in the nurses responses? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Keeping busy will assist your parent to remain productive."
2. "Older adults who lack intellectual challenges may demonstrate cognitive declines."
3. "Your plans will increase your parent's quality of life."
4. "Retirement will promote rest and relaxation for your parent."
5. "It is important for older adults to have opportunities to develop and maintain friendships."

Answer 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: "Keeping busy will assist your parent to remain productive." It is important for older adults to engage in activities that promote a sense of self–worth and usefulness.
Rationale 2: "Older adults who lack intellectual challenges may demonstrate cognitive declines." Studies have shown that seniors who continue to demonstrate intellectual interaction may have higher cognitive function levels.
Rationale 3: "Your plans will increase your parent's quality of life." While the children of the client believe that "taking it easy" will be protective, a lack of activity is consistent with a decline in function.
Rationale 4: "Retirement will promote rest and relaxation for your parent." Retirement may become more a source of stress than "rest and relaxation" as income is reduced. Lack of financial resources can limit activities and lifestyle.
Rationale 5: "It is important for older adults to have opportunities to develop and maintain friendships." Developing friendships with people of like interests promote the self-worth and usefulness of older adults.