Test Bank for Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults 8th Edition Miller

Test Bank for Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults 8th Edition Miller Older Adults, 1 1. A nurse is using the Functional Consequences Theory as a lens for planning client care in a health care facility. Which of the following is a key element of this nursing theory? A) Most problems affecting older adults may be attributed to age-related changes. B) Most functional consequences cannot be addressed through nursing interventions. C) Wellness is a concept that is broader than just physiologic functioning. D) The Functional Consequences Theory is an alternative to holistic nursing care. Ans: C Feedback: Within the Functional Consequences Theory, wellness is a central concept that encompasses more than the older adult's level of physiologic function. Most problems affecting older adults are attributable to risk factors, even though age-related changes are indeed relevant and inevitable. Functional consequences can usually be addressed by nursing interventions, and holistic care is not an alternative to Functional Consequences Theory, but rather a component of the theory. Origin: Chapter 3- Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults, 2 2. A nurse is working with a 79-year-old client newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which of the following interactions promotes achievement of wellness outcomes? A) The nurse performs strength and mobility training appropriate to the client's age and diagnosis. B) The nurse teaches the client about bone density in older women and the role of vitamin D and calcium intake. C) The nurse plans interventions in light of the body–mind–spirit interconnectedness of the client. D) The nurse teaches the client about how her risk factors are a consequence of age. Ans: B Feedback: Teaching about bone density and the role of vitamin D reflects an acknowledgment that the client's diagnosis is attributable to both the client's age-related changes and risk factors such as inadequate nutrient and mineral intake. Strength and mobility training may well be an appropriate intervention, but it does not necessarily acknowledge the interplay of risk factors and age in the client's diagnosis. The body–mind–