When Assessing Aging Adults, What Is One of the First

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assessing aging adults, what is one of the first things the nurse should assess before making judgments about the aging person's mental status?

• A) Presence of phobias
• B) General intelligence
• C) Sensory-perceptive abilities
• D) Presence of irrational thinking patterns

Illustrate the significance of environmental stimuli in the adaptation process.

Discuss the role of self-awareness and self-analysis in the adaptation and coping process.

Describe the societal roles and individual's position within society according to Roy's Adaptation Model.

Identify the components of Roy's coping subsystems.

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