A nurse is counseling an older man who retires from his work and changes his role status. What will likely result in the man having fewer adjustment problems?
a. He is financially secure.
b. He has other roles and relationships.
c. He is healthy.
d. He has a supportive family.
ANS: B
Other significant roles can take the place of the role of an employed worker. The fewer roles one has, the greater the impact of retirement. Finances, health, and family are important, but not as significant to the self-image as having other satisfying roles.
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