An Older Couple Is Considering Moving into a Retirement Community

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older couple is considering moving into a retirement community.What reaction by the nurse is best?

• A)"That's a good idea to consider at your age."
• B)"Check on what levels of care they provide."
• C)"Do you have enough money to afford this?"
• D)"What does your family think of this idea?"

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Definitions:

Initially False Expectations

Expectations that start off as incorrect but may change over time as new information is acquired.

Fulfilment

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted, leading to satisfaction or happiness.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction or expectation about a situation or behavior that causes the prediction to be fulfilled by influencing the situation or people's behavior.

Studied Hard

A phrase indicating the process of dedicating significant effort and time to learning or mastering a subject matter.