ATI GERONTOLOGY EXAM 2023

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ATI GERONTOLOGY EXAM The nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive Personnel about her role in helping older adult clients with activities of daily living ADLs. the nurse should explain that which ... of the following is the most common factor for the FX a client's performance of adl's? A- social withdrawal B- chronic physical disability C- emotional impairment D- cognitive dysfunction Answer- b Physical disability is the most common reason older adult clients have difficulty performing ADLs. Self-care deficit, the nursing diagnosis that describes the inability of the client to perform self-care activities necessary for optimum health and function, is associated with several physical etiologic factors: activity intolerance, pain, neuromuscular impairment, sensory-perceptual impairment, musculoskeletal impairment, and cognitive impairment. A- Although some older adult clients might become socially withdrawn due to depression, physical debilitation, or lack of transportation, it should not affect their ability to perform ADLs. C- Emotional stability does not decrease in older adult clients as a consequence of the aging process. While depression is common in older adult clients, it is often associated with a serious or disabling medical diagnosis, physical impairment, or as a side effect of medications. Clients who are depressed might, as a result of their mood disorder, be reluctant to perform their ADLs and need assistance or encouragement. D- Cognition does not decrease in older adults as a consequence of the aging process. Even clients who have dementia and other neurologic disorders might still be able to learn and perform tasks, such as ADLs, or adjust to new situations or routines. The nurse is plannin [Show More]

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