An Older Client Who Is Still Physically Active Complains of Progressive

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older client who is still physically active complains of progressive inability to maintain the home. The client wants to research other living options and has significant financial resources. What should the nurse recommend to help meet the client's living needs?

• A) Adult day care
• B) Retirement community
• C) Skilled-nursing facility
• D) Residential care facility

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Nonadditive Effects

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Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that result from one fertilized egg splitting and developing into two individuals with virtually identical genetic makeup.

Gender Differences

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