Which Situations Would the Nurse Identify as Supporting the Activity

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which situations would the nurse identify as supporting the activity theory of aging?. Select all that apply.

• A) An 82-year-old patient continues to live at home and care for her own lawn.
• B) A 70-year-old patient who can no longer travel independently joins a group that goes on sightseeing bus trips together.
• C) A 65-year-old patient moves to a senior retirement community.
• D) A 72-year-old patient does not socialize anymore, preferring to stay at home and watch television.
• E) A 74-year-old patient refuses to retire from work.

---

Definitions:

Liberals

Individuals or political groups advocating for policies that emphasize individual rights, democracy, and equality, often supporting progressive reforms.

Second Gilded Age

Refers to a period characterized by significant economic growth, wealth concentration, and political influence of businesses, drawing parallels with the original Gilded Age of the late 19th century.

ERA

Stands for Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.