Which of the Following Client Statements Made by an Older

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following client statements made by an older adult best reflects an understanding of the decrease in physical strength and stamina in this developmental stage?

• A) "I know I'm not as young as I use to be."
• B) "I just hire help with jobs I can't do myself."
• C) "You get older you can't do as much,that's life."
• D) "I have to ask my son for help with the yard work."

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers and dividing by the count of numbers.

Hypothesized Population Mean

The expected mean value of a population parameter that is proposed prior to conducting a study.

Z-score

A statistical measure that indicates the number of standard deviations a data point is from the mean.

Hypothesized Population Mean

The presumed average of a population parameter specified in the null hypothesis that statistical tests aim to examine.