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For the nurse to provide effective gerontological care, the crucial basis for deciding care needs is:

A.

medical diagnosis

B.

activities of daily living

C.

community resources,

D.

functional assessment.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Medical diagnosis

Important, but does not reflect the individual's day-to-day abilities and care needs.

B. Activities of daily living (ADLs)

ADLs are part of a functional assessment but not comprehensive alone.

C. Community resources

Help support care but are not the primary basis for determining care needs.

D. Functional assessment

 Evaluates the older adult's ability to perform ADLs and instrumental ADLs, guiding personalized care planning.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Ego integrity VS Delusions: Delusions are psychiatric symptoms, not a psychosocial stage in Erikson’s theory.

B. Ego integrity VS Despair: This is the correct psychosocial stage for older adults in Erikson’s theory. Individuals reflect on their life and either develop a sense of integrity or experience despair over missed opportunities.

C. Ego integrity VS Depression: Depression may occur, but it’s not the term used by Erikson for this stage.

D. Ego integrity VS Role confusion: Role confusion is associated with adolescence, not older adulthood.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Arthritis

This is a joint disease, not a spinal curvature.

B. Lordosis

This is the inward curvature of the lumbar spine, not thoracic.

C. Scoliosis

This refers to a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine.

D. Kyphosis

Kyphosis is the outward curvature of the thoracic spine, common in elderly individuals due to osteoporosis and vertebral compression, leading to a stooped posture.

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