Which nursing intervention is recommended for the care of an older person who is experiencing decreased loss of muscle strength?
Weight-bearing exercises
Increased calcium in diet
Limited walking and bicycling activities
Use of a cane when walking
The Correct Answer is A
A. Weight-bearing exercises
Resistance and weight-bearing activities help preserve and improve muscle strength and mass in older adults.
B. Increased calcium in diet
Supports bone health, not directly muscle strength.
C. Limited walking and bicycling activities
Limiting activity would worsen muscle weakness and atrophy.
D. Use of a cane when walking
Canes help with safety and mobility but do not prevent muscle loss.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Renal calculi
Kidney stones are not age-specific and are not directly caused by aging kidneys.
B. Urgency incontinence
While incontinence is common, urgency may relate more to bladder or neurologic conditions, not specific renal aging.
C. Hematuria
Blood in urine is abnormal at any age and indicates underlying pathology (e.g., infection, cancer).
D. Nocturia
A typical age-related renal change is a reduced ability to concentrate urine, leading to increased nighttime urination.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Glaucoma
In glaucoma, peripheral vision is lost first, so people look straight ahead and miss things to the side. Not consistent with looking out of the corner of the eyes.
B. Cataracts
Cataracts cause overall blurry vision, not central vision loss. People may complain of glare or faded colors.
C. Macular degeneration
Involves loss of central vision, leading the person to use peripheral vision (look from the corner of the eye) and hold objects very close.
D. Presbyopia
Affects the ability to focus on near objects, common with aging, but does not cause the person to use peripheral vision.
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