According to the U.S. Census Bureau criteria, how would a nurse classify a 70-year-old man?
A. This man would be classified as "older."
B. This man would be classified as "elderly."
C. This man would be classified as "aged."
D. This man would be classified as "very old."
B
The U.S. Census Bureau classifies a 70-year-old man as "elderly." The U.S. Census Bureau has developed a system for classification of older Americans: older, 55 to 64; elderly, 65 to 74; aged, 75 to 84; very old, 85 years and older.
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