Utilizing critical reasoning and the nursing process, the student is expected to:
1. Review the theories of adult development: Erikson, Gessell, Freud, Piaget, and Kohlberg
2. Explain the physical and psychosocial changes in middle adulthood
3. Explain the health concerns in middle adulthood
4. Discuss the demographics of the older adult population
5. Identify the myths and stereotypes of the older adult
6. Review the unique needs when assessing the older adult
7. Explain the physiological, functional, cognitive, and psychological changes in the older adult
8. Describe the health and psychological concerns for the older adult
9. List appropriate client problems for the older adult
10. Identify goals and interventions to assist the patient toward health maintenance
1. Review module objectives.
2. Learning Resources:
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall, A. M., & Ostendorf, W. R. (2025). Fundamentals of nursing (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Chapter 11 Developmental Theories, pp. 145-152
Chapter 13 Young and Middle Adults (Start at Middle Adults), pp. 171-186
Chapter 14 Older Adults, pp. 187-209
3. Complete Critical Thinking Exercises:
The Aging Process/Older Adult Student Learning Guide
4. Supplemental Learning:
See Bb
5. Review module objectives and check for knowledge gaps.
6. Go to the Evolve website and review the module content and practice questions.