The Nurse Is Working with a Group of Older Adults

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a group of older adults at a community health centre. In planning any health program, the nurse will implement Erikson's (1963) theory of task development. The nurse realises that in this stage, the successful completion of the task allows the person to:

• A) live out their last years in physical health.
• B) wish they had their life to live over again.
• C) make connections with the younger generation.
• D) have a feeling of satisfaction from past accomplishments.

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