In which stage of grief will a person reject the idea that they are dying or insist that the doctor has made a mistake?

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Mortuary care includes which of the following?

Care of the body after death, as well as emotional and ceremonial needs

How is the urinary system affected by the normal aging process?

Loss of muscle control can lead to incontinence

A terminally ill patient has finally stopped raging at everyone around her. She is now quiet and withdrawn. What should you do?

Let her know that it's okay to be sad and ask her if she wants to talk about it.

How is the reproductive system affected by aging?

Sexual dysfunction increases in both sexes

What is a terminal illness?

Incurable disease that results in death

How does aging affect the nervous system?

Neurons die at an increased rate

In which stage of grief will a person reject the idea that they are dying, or insist that the doctor has made a mistake?

Denial

How is the cardiovascular system affected by aging?

Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue

How does aging affect the integumentary system?

Subcutaneous fat increases

Increased ability for the body to respond to heat and cold

Decreased sensitivity to UV rays

Skin loses elasticity

Skin loses elasticity

Muscle atrophy can cause which of the following?

Decrease in strength

What causes the increased rates of constipation and diverticulosis seen in older adults?

Decrease in peristalsis

In which stage of grief will people become hostile and attempt to lay blame for their illness on themselves or others?

Anger

Which of the following describes the theory of aging that involves free radicals?

The body absorbs free radicals from the environment

Free radicals form because of poor nutrition over a long period of time

Free radicals damage cells

Free radicals support cell replacement

Free radicals damage cells

What is gerontology?

The study of aging

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Which is the first of the stages of dying or coping with death?

The five stages of dying are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Which behavior is typical for a dying person in the acceptance stage?

Typically, acceptance is viewed as being ready to move forward with the process of preparing for death. Patients may feel sadness, anger, or confusion. They are experiencing the pain of loss. The task is completed as the patient begins to feel "normal" again.

Which of the following describes the theory of aging that involves free radical?

The free radical theory of aging posits that aging is caused by accumulation of damage inflicted by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although this concept has been very useful in defining the contribution of oxidative damage to the aging process, an increasing number of studies contradict it.

How does the fading affect bias work to influence the way in which surviving individuals perceive death?

One coping mechanism that can help smooth out this conflict is called the fading affect bias. Based on a collection of similar findings, the fading affect bias suggests that negative events, such as the death of a loved one, tend to lose their emotional intensity at a faster rate than pleasant events.