Asked by Landon Thompson on May 11, 2024
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An 80-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .He states that he quit smoking 30 years ago,so it can't be COPD.He argues,"It's just these colds I've been getting.They're just getting worse and worse." The nurse understands that
A) These symptoms are more associated with normal aging than with disease.
B) Older persons should be encouraged to maintain physical exercise and activity.
C) The patient's age will require adjustment of lifestyle to one of inactivity.
D) Older persons usually are aware and accepting of the aging process.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Exacerbation
A worsening or increase in the severity of symptoms or the disease, often seen in chronic conditions such as asthma or COPD.
Smoking
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke produced by burning tobacco in cigars, cigarettes, and pipes, often linked to a range of health issues.
- Implement strategies for safe medication use and address common health misconceptions in older adults.
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Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Older persons should be encouraged to maintain physical exercise and activity,as tolerated.The primary benefits of exercise include maintaining and strengthening functional ability and promoting a sense of enhanced well-being.The COPD exacerbation is associated with the disease,not normal aging.The presence of disease sometimes alters the timing of the changes or their impact on daily life.Acceptance of personal aging does not mean retreat into inactivity,but it does require a realistic review of strengths and limitations.Some older persons find it difficult to accept that they are aging.
Learning Objectives
- Implement strategies for safe medication use and address common health misconceptions in older adults.