Early Adulthood 1
What is the age range of early adulthood that is considered a stable period of growth?
20 to early 40's
True or False: the reproductive system is not at its peak functional capacity during early adulthood
False, it is at its peak functional capacity
What is the age range of those in middle adulthood?
mid 40's to early 60's
bones lose mass as a result of demineralization leading to porous, brittle bones producing what disease?
osteoporosis
At what age does menopause take place?
45-55
what may result in a 38 year old person when dietary habits remain unchanged as BMR decreases with age?
increase/gain weight
In early adulthood, how are friends chosen?
by similarity of life stages (age of children, duration of marriage, occupation, community interests)
What grandparenting style is the grandparent held in high esteem and regard; gives knowledge and guidance to those younger, and bestowed by family customs and beliefs?
wisdom figure
What common sleep disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness?
narcolepsy
What grandparenting style does the grandparent tend to do most child-rearing activities while parents are at work and make parenting decisions?
surrogate
What are the 5 goals of the stage of early adulthood?
1. choosing and establishing careers
2. fulfilling sexual needs
3. establishing home and family
4. expanding social circle
5. developing maturity
What factors influence sexual development of early adulthood?
biological development, personality traits, cultural and social influences, religious and ethical values
In middle adulthood, those persons in this stage of life are able to think in a concrete and pragmatic manner, what does pragmatic mean?
they are able to deal with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practicality rather than theories
What are the 5 goals of middle adulthood?
1. establishing and adjusting to new family roles
2. securing economic stability
3. maintaining positive self-image
4. evaluating or redesigning career options
5. maintaining health
What causes wrinkling and sagging of the skin in a middle age adult?
cells of the dermis are less elastic
A 36 year old client comes into the office to discuss weight loss and to improve overall health. They are exercising by walking 20 minutes 2 to 3 days per week. They want to know what they should do and if that is enough to reach their goal?
The answer is it is not enough. To improve health, a person aged 36 should exercise 3-5x/week for at least 30 minutes per session
Staying active is important as one ages. If a person does not choose to stay active, what can lack of exercise lead to? (5)
fatigue
headache
backache
joint pain
weight gain
That this is a normal occurance at his age due to the muscles of the heart losing elasticity
You work at an inner city clinical and have a client come to the clinic that states they are in their fifties and what to know how to better improve their overall health. As the nurse, what do you educate them on in regards to health promotion?
wt management, healthy lifestyles, regular exercise, yearly physical exams, screening for blood cholesterol levels, healthy diet
In middle age, how do people adjust to new family roles?
no longer spend time of child centered activities but on couple centered
develop true intimacy is critical to the survival of close relationships
both individuals must be flexible and ready to support each other's struggles to adapt to new roles
Empty nest syndrome
state that how she feels is normal, and if she is not happy, she needs to re-evaluate what she wants from life and either accept it, or make changes that will make her happy with the life she has chosen for herself/decisions she has made
What is a major social role of adulthood?
work
You have a 46 year old woman come into the office requesting information on how to prevent osteoporosis since her Mom and Grandmother had it. What education do you provide her?
Make sure she takes adequate calcium and vitamin D, exercise and diet, exposure to the sun, if provider advises- hormone replacement
What stage of psychosocial development in regards to Erik Erikson's theory, does a middle aged adult go through?
Generativity Vs. Stagnation
In middle age, what issues may cause issues sleeping/insomnia?
stress
health problems
lack of physical activity