The Nurse Is Interviewing a New Client at the Community

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a new client at the community geriatric clinic. The client is in the young-old age range but seems to have multiple issues with pain and physical functioning. The client states, "I have always been active and athletic. Now I hardly feel like doing anything because of pain." Which theory of aging is the nurse likely to apply to the client?

• A)Genetic theories
• B)Wear and tear theory
• C)Cellular malfunction
• D)Autoimmune reaction

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