A group of nurses is involved in the planning and implementation of a health promotion campaign aimed at older adults. Which of the following questions is the best guide to such a campaign?
A) "How can we help older adults maintain wellness as they age?"
B) "What can we do to increase life expectancy in our region?"
C) "How can we help older adults avoid age-related changes?"
D) "What is stopping older adults from living longer lives?"
Ans: A
Nursing practice prioritizes the maintenance of wellness into later life rather than simply increasing chronological life expectancy. It is unrealistic to expect older adults to avoid age-related physiologic changes.
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