A Client Approaching Middle Age Asks for Information to Keep

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client approaching middle age asks for information to keep mentally sharp.What should the nurse explain about the cognitive abilities of the middle-aged client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)Reaction time stays much the same.
• B)Memory is maintained during this time.
• C)Learning declines and cannot be completed.
• D)Problem-solving ability is maintained during this time.
• E)Cognitive and intellectual abilities change very little at this time.

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Definitions:

Sociology

The study of social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.

Psychology

the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

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Tension

The state of being stretched tight or mental or emotional strain.