An Older Patient Who Used to Bowl but Has Not

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older patient who used to bowl but has not been able to do so because of arthritis in the shoulder and elbow misses playing with others and socializing. What should the nurse suggest to support this patient's interest and encourage socialization?

• A) "Join the library sewing circle."
• B) "Learn to play shuffle board instead."
• C) "Find out if a computer bowling game can be installed in the community center."
• D) "Participate with the group that takes bird-watching walks once a week in the summer."

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions like memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Critical Thinking

The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.

Frontal Lobes

The front portion of the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.