Which Factor Reflects the Nurse's Understanding of the Characteristics of Older

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which factor reflects the nurse's understanding of the characteristics of older adults?

• A)Fewer than 5% of all older adults live in nursing homes.
• B)Average life expectancy at birth has declined slightly during the past 10 years.
• C)In general, males tend to live longer than do females.
• D)Black men have the lowest life expectancy, but the gap decreases as a person ages.

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