A client, who retired from work this year, asks the nurse the secret to successful aging. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most helpful?
A) "Later life can be a time of engagement, contribution and well-being, you must work to make it so."
B) "Life is a bowl of cherries, if you are in the pits, crawl out."
C) "Studies show that volunteering and helping others improve satisfaction with life."
D) "The body is senescent and you will find you slow down each year."
Ans: C
The most helpful statement that guides the client clearly is that the support for this theory comes from many studies, finding that volunteer activities and altruistic attitudes improve life satisfaction, positive affect, and quality of life for older adults (Cattan, Hogg, & Hardill, 2011; Kahana, Bhatta, Lovegreen, et al., 2013). The other statements have some truth to them, but are unclear, use euphemisms, or don't give information that will help the client make decisions toward successful aging.
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