The Daughter of an Older Cognitively Impaired Client Responds to the Nurse's

question 2

Multiple Choice

The daughter of an older cognitively impaired client responds to the nurse's suggestion to keep her father physically active by stating, "Dad is so easily agitated it would be a major battle to take him on a walk." The nurse's initial response is based on the understanding that:

• A)caregivers are often overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for such clients.
• B)physical exercise has been proven helpful in managing anger in such clients.
• C)exercise such as walking is likely to appeal to clients such as her father.
• D)her father's general health and wellness will be positively affected by walking.

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Definitions:

Dendrite

A branched extension of a neuron that receives impulses from other neural cells and transmits them towards the cell body.

Primitive Learning

A basic form of learning that occurs early in life, often driven by instinct and the need to adapt to the environment, without the need for conscious thought.

Reflexes

Involuntary movements or actions automatically produced by the body in response to specific stimuli, serving as protective mechanisms.

Survival Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior enhances the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism.