Which statement by the nurse is the strongest example of ageism by professional nurses?
a. "It takes a special nurse to provide good care to the older population of clients."
b. "It's difficult for a nurse to develop an effective relationship with an older client because of the barriers their age creates."
c. "It is so difficult to find nurses who are truly effective geriatric nurses."
d. "With the older population increasing so dramatically in numbers, nursing will have a difficult time meeting their needs."
ANS: C
Ageism affects health professionals as well as the general public and this attitude is reflected in the lack of nurses who choose to work in the field of geriatrics. The characteristics of a "good geriatric nurse" are no different than those of any effective nurse. Assuming that age produces barriers to an effective nurse-client relationship is an example of ageism. The growing number of older adults is not an example of ageism.
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