The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for old age?
a. Accepting
b. Productive
c. Self-centered
d. Withdrawn
ANS: A
The developmental goal for older adults is integrity versus despair. Integrity refers to accepting responsibility for one's life so far.
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