An Older Widow Who Is a Newly Admitted Resident of a Long-Term

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older widow who is a newly admitted resident of a long-term care facility develops a romantic relationship with a male resident. When the resident's daughter demands that the staff "put a stop to this sexual behavior right now," the nurse's response is based on the understanding that:

• A) such activity in a long-term care facility is inappropriate.
• B) older adults need to express love and intimacy.
• C) sexual desire is usually absent in older adults.
• D) sexual activity can be dangerous for older adults with chronic illnesses.

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Definitions:

Nature

The inherent traits and characteristics of an organism or the natural world as a whole.

Nurture

The influence of environmental factors on one's development, apart from hereditary traits.

Nature Versus Nurture

A discussion focused on the comparative significance of a person's inherent characteristics (nature) as opposed to their life experiences (nurture) in shaping variations in physiological and behavioral characteristics.

Teratogen

Any agent that can cause developmental malformations (birth defects) in an embryo or fetus.