Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults T hrough the Eyes of Wellness, 1 1. A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age." D) "We need to ensure his expectations of continuing to live alone are realistic." Ans: B Feedback: Answer B reflects a desire to foster a fulfilling and productive life for the older adult despite his diagnosis, and reflects an understanding of wellness and aging. Option A implies that illness is an inevitability of aging. Option C suggests that older adults have a limited capacity to learn by virtue of their age, and option D implies pessimism about the health and functioning of the older adult. Origin: Chapter 1- Seeing Older Adults T hrough the Eyes of Wellness, 2 2. A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging? A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?" B) "Do you feel financially secure?"