An 82-Year-Old Patient Expresses Concern of Always Being Cold

question 9

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old patient expresses concern of always being cold. Based on knowledge of the physical changes associated with aging, the nurse could appropriately respond: (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Wrap up warmly, because the cold feeling is a result of decreased bone calcium that occurs with aging."
• B) "Chronic constipation can lead to a sense of cold because of the reduced peristalsis."
• C) "Subcutaneous fat is reduced as part of aging. This fat helps to keep you warm decreases."
• D) "A low level of thyroid hormone causes you to feel cold."
• E) "Eat more protein foods to help your body generate heat."

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Definitions:

Predict

The act of stating or estimating that a specified event will happen in the future based on existing data or patterns.

Affective Forecasting

The process of predicting one's emotional state in future circumstances.

Anxiety

This is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Risk-as-feelings Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people's decision-making is influenced by their emotional responses to the possibility of negative outcomes.