A Middle-Aged Patient Is Upset That Her Oldest Daughter Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged patient is upset that her oldest daughter is moving out of state and her parents are getting older and need more assistance.What terms should the nurse use to describe the situations in which this patient is experiencing? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Ageism
• B) Empty nest
• C) Baby boomer
• D) Digital immigrant
• E) Sandwich generation

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Definitions:

Public Policy

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Police Gratuities

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