A 68-year-old woman tells the nurse that since she retired a few months ago, she has been "taking it easy" by sleeping later and staying around the house to rest
She has recently noticed that she is having a little trouble with remembering things. The nurse is aware that intellectual development is continuous and suggests to the client: a. "You might think about volunteering somewhere to keep your mind sharp."
b. "You are probably just tired from all those years at work."
c. "After you have gotten used to being at home, I am sure your memory will improve."
d. "Sometimes we must accept the fact that as we get older, we sometimes become more forgetful."
A
To maintain intellectual development, individuals must engage in productive activities at all ages.
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