When Comparing Developmental Tasks of Middle-Aged Persons Versus Older Adults,what

question 20

Multiple Choice

When comparing developmental tasks of middle-aged persons versus older adults,what should the nurse infer?

• A) Learning to cope with loss is most common during the middle adult years.
• B) After age 65, most older adults age both biologically and psychologically the same way.
• C) All older adults will need nursing assistance to deal with loss.
• D) Older adults fear and resent retirement as a disruption of their lifestyle.

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