The Nurse Is Performing a Focused Interview with an Older

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a focused interview with an older adult client. Which statements by the client are expected?

• A) "I have been having loose stools every day for the last 3 years."
• B) "I know I just don't drink as much water as I should."
• C) "My belly seems softer and flabbier as I get older."
• D) "My mouth is always dry."
• E) "My heartburn gets worse the older I get."

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories that explain behavior and personality in terms of unconscious energy dynamics within the individual.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population is due to genetic differences among individuals.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.