An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What would the nurse be concerned about when she hears the employee state, "He should retire and make way for some new blood"?
A) Intolerance
B) Ageism
C) Dependence
D) Nonspecific prejudice
Ans: B
Feedback: Ageism refers to prejudice against the aged. Intolerance is implied by the employee's statement, but the intolerance is aimed at the coworker's age, making option A an incorrect answer. The employee's statement does not raise concern about dependence. The prejudice exhibited in the statement is very specific.
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