Exam 6: Biological Theories of Aging and Physical Changes of Aging

An older adult male who spray-paints houses for a living has had a myocardial infarction (MI). Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent adverse health effects from his occupational history?

Decreased functioning of which physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older adults?

The nurse cares for an older adult who appears to be malnourished and short of breath and has an infection in a large wound on his coccyx. Which intervention is the nurse's priority?

An older adult has been diagnosed with a nutrition imbalance. Which age-associated intestinal problem should the nurse be aware of when planning goals and interventions to improve this older adult's nutritional status?

An older adult is reading a large-print magazine and states that reading is difficult for her in the evening. Which following intervention should the nurse implement?

Which change in the skin is abnormal in an older person?

Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult?

The nurse designs a group exercise program at an older adult centre. Which room should the nurse choose for the program?

During a nursing assessment, an older adult tells the nurse about increasing loss of balance. Which patient teaching should the nurse implement to address musculoskeletal reasons for the loss of balance?

The nurse administers an antibiotic and naproxen, an anti-inflammatory medication, to an older female adult. Which laboratory test result should the nurse monitor to gauge if this older adult's kidneys are able to metabolize the medication?

Which theory of aging suggests that the adverse physical effects of aging result from gradual loss of control mechanisms in the pituitary and hypothalamus?

An older adult who recently had surgery complains of pain at level of 3 out of 10 and constipation during the postoperative primary care visit. Which intervention should the nurse implement to first facilitate elimination in this older adult?

Common health promotion advice for older adults is to not smoke, or to stop smoking. What other health teaching should the nurse provide to promote healthy lungs in an older adult?