Nutritional Assessment and Management Quiz
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Which of the following is a common sensory change associated with aging?

  • Improved color vision
  • Enhanced auditory perception
  • Decreased sense of touch (correct)
  • Heightened sense of smell
  • What is a nursing strategy to address decreased vision in older adults?

  • Suggest avoiding reading or activities that strain the eyes
  • Recommend eye exercises to improve vision
  • Encourage the use of magnifying glasses and ensure proper lighting (correct)
  • Advise the patient to limit exposure to bright lights
  • Which of the following is a common myth about older adults?

  • Most older adults are in long-term care facilities.
  • Older adults do not have sexual drive.
  • Bladder problems are a normal part of aging.
  • All of the above are common myths about older adults. (correct)
  • What is a nursing intervention to promote sensory stimulation in older adults?

    <p>Encourage participation in exercise classes and provide activity therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in older adults?

    <p>Polypharmacy (use of multiple medications)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing intervention to address sensory overload in older adults?

    <p>Orient the patient to person, place, and time, and decrease noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common disease that alters vision in older adults?

    <p>Cataracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing strategy to promote mobility and prevent falls in older adults?

    <p>Encourage the use of assistive devices like canes or walkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect of aging that nurses should address?

    <p>Concerns about retirement and reduced income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing intervention to prevent sensory deprivation in older adults?

    <p>Encourage participation in activities that stimulate multiple senses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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