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What aspect can impact whether older adults are successful in accomplishing the task of aging?
What aspect can impact whether older adults are successful in accomplishing the task of aging?
- Preference for specific types of food
- Extent of physical change caused by aging and illness (correct)
- Musical preferences
- Knowledge of current technological trends
Based on common fears of older adults listed in the text, which fear is related to a concern about losing their financial stability?
Based on common fears of older adults listed in the text, which fear is related to a concern about losing their financial stability?
- Financial destitution (correct)
- Loneliness
- Crime and victimization
- Disease
Which factor contributes to the higher prevalence of depression in the aging population?
Which factor contributes to the higher prevalence of depression in the aging population?
- Increased medical problems like hypothyroidism and diabetes (correct)
- Active social media engagement
- Daily intake of vitamins and minerals
- Frequent exercise routines
What is the relationship between fear and anxiety, based on the text?
What is the relationship between fear and anxiety, based on the text?
What is a recommended nursing diagnosis approach for anxiety, according to the text?
What is a recommended nursing diagnosis approach for anxiety, according to the text?
What can make depression more challenging to recognize in older adults?
What can make depression more challenging to recognize in older adults?
What is one of the nursing diagnoses that may be appropriate for older adults experiencing fear and anxiety?
What is one of the nursing diagnoses that may be appropriate for older adults experiencing fear and anxiety?
How does the text suggest addressing hopelessness in older adults?
How does the text suggest addressing hopelessness in older adults?
How can attitudes toward aging affect older adults' feelings of hopelessness?
How can attitudes toward aging affect older adults' feelings of hopelessness?
How is fear described in relation to functional abilities in older adults?
How is fear described in relation to functional abilities in older adults?
What is a common sign of hopelessness among older adults based on the text?
What is a common sign of hopelessness among older adults based on the text?
Which behavior increases the risk of suicide in older adults, according to the text?
Which behavior increases the risk of suicide in older adults, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the most common fears of older adults in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the most common fears of older adults in the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to feelings of hopelessness in older adults?
Which factor is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to feelings of hopelessness in older adults?
Which behavior listed is a potential sign of depression that might lead to suicide in older adults?
Which behavior listed is a potential sign of depression that might lead to suicide in older adults?
What does the text recommend nurses do regarding suicide clues?
What does the text recommend nurses do regarding suicide clues?
What should nurses do to assess the potential for self-destructive behaviors or suicide?
What should nurses do to assess the potential for self-destructive behaviors or suicide?
