A nurse is working with a group of clients in a community center, all over the age of 85. How should the nurse classify this group of clients?
1. Young-old
2. Middle-old
3. Old-old
4. Elite-old
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Those of age 65 to 74 years are referred to as the young-old.
Rationale 2: Those of age 75 to 84 are the middle-old.
Rationale 3: Those of age 85 to 100 are the old-old.
Rationale 4: Individuals over 100 are considered the elite-old.
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