Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Myth and Stereotype

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common myth and stereotype about the elderly?

• A)Older people lose their mental faculties.
• B)The elderly are sexually inactive.
• C)Older women are hypochondriacs with more health problems than men.
• D)Older women are confined to rocking chairs and knitting.
• E)Older women have a strong sense of personal identity and independence.

Understand the legal and ethical aspects related to end-of-life care, including hospice eligibility and the management of postmortem procedures.

Recognize the importance of personal and cultural beliefs in coping mechanisms for loss.

Appreciate the role of nurse-patient-family interaction in adjusting to loss and facilitating the mourning process.

Develop strategies for assisting patients and families in setting realistic goals and maintaining hope in facing terminal illness.

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Definitions:

Rehearsal

The conscious repetition of information, either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode it for storage.

Persistence

The continued effort toward a goal despite obstacles or challenges.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows us to encode, store, retain, and subsequently recall information and past experiences.