Nursing Care of the Older Adult Quiz 2 The phrase "health promotion" is best described as (ANS- Associated with disease prevention and health maintenance
Roy's Adaptation Model (ANS- coping mechanisms and with change
According to Erickson's eight stages of development, what stage is the focus of older adults?(ANS- Eight Stage (Integrity vs Despair)
The nurse is aware that antioxidants can be found in what type of food groups?(ANS- vitamins and various fruits and vegetables
Nurses must acknowledge and (ANS- support the older adults degree or stage of spiritual growth and development.
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spirituality is not equated to that of religion but (ANS- that of which becomes more important as the older adult reaches closer to the end of life and may seek spiritual comfort or to make sense of the end of life process
Nurses should take a (ANS- holistic approach and assess the spiritual needs of their patients
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nurse's understanding of the "cross linkage" theory?(ANS- free radicals interact or connect with "cell molecules and connective tissue" that causes tissues to become damaged and unable to repair itself
•Promote health by limiting practices that promote free radical spread including •Smoking cessation •Sun exposure •Ultraviolet lights exposure •Diet management
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