The nurse recognizes that a major indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in a long-term care facility is:
a. feeding self independently.
b. maintaining urinary continence.
c. having family visitors every week.
d. neat grooming and wearing fresh clothing.
Question 2
The nurse explains that older adults often resort to cosmetic surgery to maintain the appearance of youth and self-worth because the concept of ageism has painted old age as:
a. an inactive population of self-indulgent persons.
b. a group that has opted to isolate themselves.
c. physically inept and nonproductive.
d. an antisocial but active group.
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