Which of the following suggestions, made by the nurse, is most helpful in developing effective coping through the aging process?
A) Make life decisions.
B) Limit medication use.
C) Avoid friends who are ill.
D) Manage personal care.
A
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The nurse is correct to encourage the aging client to maintain a sense of control by making his or her life decisions. Limiting medication use depends on the client's health. Avoiding friends can cause alienation. Managing personal care is helpful, if able, but not as important as making life decisions.
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