A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all senile." The student is expressing:
a. reality.
b. ageism.
c. empathy.
d. advocacy.
ANS: B
Ageism is defined as a bias against older people because of their age. None of the other options can be identified from the ideas expressed by the student.
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