Question 1

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about adult health concerns. Which of the following are common health concerns of middle-aged adults? (Select all that apply.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease
B)  Cardiovascular disease
C)  Hypertension
D)  Kidney failure
E)  StrokeF) Visual changes

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chronic illness and is depressed over being a burden to others. Which nursing action would increase the self-esteem of this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing long-term patient goals
B)  Performing activities of daily living for the patient
C)  Encouraging the family to provide supportive patient care
D)  Allowing the patient self-care opportunities

Question 3

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. Which of the following is a congenital disease? (Select all that apply.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer
B)  Cystic fibrosis
C)  Huntington's disease
D)  Malabsorption syndrome
E)  Sickle cell anemiaF) Spina bifida

Question 4

The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative
B)  Rebellious
C)  Self-centered
D)  Withdrawn

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been working on issues related to the developmental stage of young adulthood. Which of the following, if documented about the patient, would indicate to the nurse resolutions of the developmental task issues? (Select all that apply.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has large network of family and friends at bedside
B)  Verbalizes sense of productivity at work
C)  Expresses concern for future generations
D)  Verbalizes acceptance of life decisions
E)  Expresses concern illness will cause strain on spouse and childrenF) Requests visit from chaplain to discuss multiple losses and sense of isolation

Question 6

The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had unsatisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative
B)  Outgoing
C)  Productive
D)  Self-focused

Question 7

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about Erikson's developmental stages.Which of these would the nurse present as the developmental stage for an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generativity versus self-absorption
B)  Identity versus role confusion
C)  Intimacy versus isolation
D)  Integrity versus despair

Exam 14: Developmental Considerations in the Nursing Care of Adults

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. Which of the following is a congenital disease? (Select all that apply.?

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The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had unsatisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

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The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chronic illness and is depressed over being a burden to others. Which nursing action would increase the self-esteem of this patient?

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The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about Erikson's developmental stages.Which of these would the nurse present as the developmental stage for an older adult?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been working on issues related to the developmental stage of young adulthood. Which of the following, if documented about the patient, would indicate to the nurse resolutions of the developmental task issues? (Select all that apply.?

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The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about adult health concerns. Which of the following are common health concerns of middle-aged adults? (Select all that apply.?

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Exam 14: Developmental Considerations in the Nursing Care of Adults

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. Which of the following is a congenital disease? (Select all that apply.?

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The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had unsatisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

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The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chronic illness and is depressed over being a burden to others. Which nursing action would increase the self-esteem of this patient?

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The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about Erikson's developmental stages.Which of these would the nurse present as the developmental stage for an older adult?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been working on issues related to the developmental stage of young adulthood. Which of the following, if documented about the patient, would indicate to the nurse resolutions of the developmental task issues? (Select all that apply.?

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The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about adult health concerns. Which of the following are common health concerns of middle-aged adults? (Select all that apply.?

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