Ageism can hinder the older adult from overcoming which developmental task
according to Erikson?
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Despair
, An older, widowed male spends most of his time at home alone, reflecting on his past.
He has resigned from his community positions. What aging theory does this client's
behavior represent?
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Disengagement
The gerontologic nurse manager is preparing information for an in-service on safety.
Which action should the nurse identify as a safety hazard for older adults?
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Imposing younger age demands on the body
A recently retired 65-year-old voices concern about her financial well-being. The
nurse should tell her she will be receiving which benefit check?
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Social security
A nurse in the break room is overheard saying, "It's important to confirm the truth of
what older people say because most of them have dementia." What is the
gerontological nurse's interpretation of this statement?
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according to Erikson?
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Despair
, An older, widowed male spends most of his time at home alone, reflecting on his past.
He has resigned from his community positions. What aging theory does this client's
behavior represent?
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Disengagement
The gerontologic nurse manager is preparing information for an in-service on safety.
Which action should the nurse identify as a safety hazard for older adults?
Give this one a try later!
Imposing younger age demands on the body
A recently retired 65-year-old voices concern about her financial well-being. The
nurse should tell her she will be receiving which benefit check?
Give this one a try later!
Social security
A nurse in the break room is overheard saying, "It's important to confirm the truth of
what older people say because most of them have dementia." What is the
gerontological nurse's interpretation of this statement?
Give this one a try later!
