An Older Client Is Concerned About the Inability to Understand

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older client is concerned about the inability to understand a family member's computer.What should the nurse explain to this client?

• A) There is a loss of intelligence with aging.
• B) Older people learn new material more slowly.
• C) Too much rest and sleep affects the ability to learn.
• D) An active social life hinders the ability to learn new things.

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability of an individual to perform a job or task correctly, or in legal terms, the capacity to stand trial or make legally binding decisions.

Nondisclosure

An agreement in which one party agrees to keep certain information confidential and not to share it with third parties.

False Assertion

False Assertion occurs when an inaccurate or untrue statement is made, particularly in contexts where the truthfulness of statements is critical, such as in contracts or testimonials.

Nondisclosure

An agreement or principle that restricts the sharing of confidential information or secrets with unauthorized parties.