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RODY.ELKHALIL

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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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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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