Which of the Following Statements Made by an Older-Adult Client

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by an older-adult client poses the greatest concern for the nurse conducting an assessment regarding the client's adjustment to the aging process?

• A) "I use to enjoy dancing and jogging so much,but now I have arthritis in my knees so that it's hard to even walk."
• B) "I've given my grandchildren money for college so they can live a better life than I had."
• C) "Growing old certainly presents all sorts of challenges.I wish I knew then what I know now."
• D) "As I age I've found its harder to do the things I love doing,but I guess it will all be over soon enough."

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Definitions:

Rate-Limiting Factor

Any chemical in limited supply that restricts the pace at which another chemical can be synthesized.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.

Ionotropic Receptors

A type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, which opens to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in response to the binding of a neurotransmitter.