Which of the Following Is True About Older Adults Who

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about older adults who think they may die soon?

• A) They are more likely to want to spend time with a family member.
• B) They are unlikely to believe in some kind of afterlife.
• C) They give up on living.
• D) They are unlikely to accept death as a part of life.

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