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:

Osteomalacia

The softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency or impaired metabolism, leading to increased risk of fractures.

Isotonic Exercises

Physical exercises in which the muscle length changes against a constant load, effectively enhancing muscle tone, strength, and endurance.

Isometric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle exerts force without changing in length, often used in strength training.

Resistive Isometric

Exercise involving muscle contraction without joint movement, providing resistance against an immovable force.