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 ["C","D"]
Explanation
A. Long-term memory
Generally stable, but not increased with age; may decline with pathology.
B. Functional ability of brain cells
Decreases with age due to neuron loss and slower neurotransmission.
C. Loss of neurons (brain cells)
There is a natural increase in the loss of brain cells with age.
D. Calcification of coronary arteries
This increases with age and contributes to cardiovascular disease risk.
E. Vital capacity
Decreases with age due to reduced lung compliance and muscle strength.
F. Conduction speed associated with synaptic transmission
Slows with age due to degenerative neural changes; it does not increase.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Dementia: Usually presents with memory loss and cognitive decline, not primarily with low energy, insomnia, or anorexia.
B. Sarcopenia: This is muscle mass loss, which may cause weakness but is not associated with insomnia or anorexia.
C. Depression: In older adults, depression often presents with physical complaints like low energy, sleep disturbances, and appetite loss, even when labs are normal.
D. Diabetes: May cause fatigue, but typically includes additional findings like polyuria, polydipsia, and abnormal labs.
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