The nurse is interacting with a group of young adults in a community center and concludes that there is ageism in the thinking of some participants. Which statement caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
1. "I think older people can teach the younger generations a great deal."
2. "My grandmother plays bridge once a week."
3. "My grandfather likes to continue playing golf."
4. "I don't spend much time with the elderly because they are very needy."
Answer: 4
1. Older people do have a great deal to teach the younger generations.
2. Playing bridge is one way for an older adult to keep active and involved.
3. Golfing is one way for an older adult to keep active and involved.
4. It is a sign of ageism to assume that older adults are needy, which is not always the case. Many remain active and productive into very old age.
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