The patient retired years ago. He was very involved with community, family, and friends, but now appears content to spend more time alone and others support his privacy. Which theory of aging most directly explains his behavior?
Disengagement theory
The patient reports that nocturia usually occurs once each night, but recently the urge has increased to 4-5 times. What would the nurse suggest as the first measure?
Contact the HCP for medical evaluation.
For the older adult patient with dysphagia, which intervention is appropriate to use during mealtimes?
Add thickeners to liquids.
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