Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Mental

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the mental health of older adults?

• A) Nurses should discourage denial and regression so older adults can directly face underlying causes of anxiety.
• B) Anxiety is easily distinguished from depression, dementia, and the effects of disease or medication.
• C) Compulsive rituals surrounding toileting and sleep are signs of a serious mental disorder.
• D) The nurse avoids antianxiety medications without an assessment for factors associated with anxiety.

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Definitions:

Demand Increases

A situation where there is a rise in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which supply and demand for a product or service balance, leading to an stable market condition.

Supply Declines

A situation where the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price decreases.

Demand Rises

An increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level.