Exam 2: The Aging Experience

The nurse is caring for an older patient. Which information about the aging process should the nurse recall that demonstrates respect for this population?

An older patient is experiencing shortness of breath when completing household activities. Which age-related change in the respiratory system should be used to explain this patient's symptoms? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing an older patient. Which gastrointestinal symptoms should the nurse expect the patient to report?

The nurse is asked to explain the different theories of aging. Which physiological theory should the nurse include?

An older patient reports dry eyes. Which health problem is this patient at risk of developing?

The nurse is preparing a teaching tool about the normal physiological characteristics of aging. Which information should the nurse include?

An older patient is experiencing age-related skin changes. Which finding should the nurse associate with these changes?

An older female is concerned about experiencing painful intercourse and vaginal infections. Which should the nurse consider as the reason for this patient's symptoms?

The nurse is caring for an older patient. Which patient characteristic should the nurse identify that reflects a psychological theory of aging?

The nurse is assessing an older patient's respiratory system. Which should the nurse identify as a reason for this patient to experience increased residual lung volume?

The nurse is visiting an older patient in the home. Which behavior should the nurse identify that determines this patient's ability to function?

The nurse is assessing an older patient. Which finding should the nurse identify as an age-related change in hearing?

The nurse is concerned that an older patient is experiencing age-related changes to the gastrointestinal system. What finding caused the nurse to have this concern? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to collect data on an older patient's cardiovascular system. Which finding should the nurse identify as a normal age-related change?

An older female patient reports leaking urine when coughing and sneezing. Which should the nurse explain as the reason for this change in the urinary system?