An 82-Year-Old Man Is Alert and Oriented and in Good

question 9

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old man is alert and oriented and in good physical health except for some arthritic pain that "slows me down, but I just keep moving." He lives alone in an apartment in a senior citizen complex but enjoys the company of other residents and takes part in the social activities there. His lifestyle is an example of:

• A) an exception to the expected norm.
• B) the disengagement theory.
• C) the activity theory.
• D) the biologic theory.

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Definitions:

Renal Function

The efficiency and working condition of the kidneys, involving the filtration and removal of waste products from the blood.

Ketone Bodies

Metabolic byproducts produced when the body breaks down fat for energy, usually in the context of low carbohydrate intake.

Hyperglycemia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Protein in the Urine

A condition, also known as proteinuria, where an abnormally high amount of protein is found in the urine, indicating potential kidney damage or disease.