A gerontological nurse must seek interventions recognizing that the elderly have considerable inner resources for self-care. What are the central consequences of this approach?
A) Promotion of normalcy and individuality
B) Development of feelings of dependence and powerlessness
C) The ability to make their own decisions
D) Clients becoming active participants of care rather than passive recipients
D
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Nurses should resist external interventions and empower the elderly to draw on their strengths. The key to holistic care is that older adults should not become passive recipients of care; they should be active participants.
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