Mr. Smith, an 88-year-old retired school principal, lives alone in his home. His neighbors have never been in his home but believe it must be dark, dirty, smelly, and without modern conveniences
They instruct the children to stay away from the house and Mr. Smith because he is a "crazy old man." This is an example of
a. Racism
b. Sexism
c. Ageism
d. Patriotism
C
Ageism is systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old.
You might also like to view...
A client admitted with acute pyelonephritis has experienced an allergic reaction to the antibiotic prescribed by the physician
The client's family expressed to the nurse confusion as to why this has happened because the client has taken this medication several times in the past. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1. "Allergic reactions usually don't occur on the first exposure to the medication.". 2. "The client must have been given a different antibiotic from the one ordered.". 3. "Allergic reactions happen more often when you are sick.". 4. "Allergic reactions can happen if you take a medication in a different form—such as intravenous instead of taking it as a pill.".
The difference in macrodrip and microdrip tubing is the diameter of the tubing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Name three things that should be included in an organization's or department's strategic plan
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is planning care at a retirement community. The nurse understands that, compared with a male of the same age, a 75-year-old woman is more likely to have a:
1. Living spouse. 2. Pension. 3. Disability. 4. Better education.