An older patient with end-stage renal disease is telling the nurse about the time spent in the army and how he opened up his own business as a young adult. The nurse realizes this patient is engaging in which activity?
A) Sharing life stories
B) Making a connection
C) Connecting with self
D) Demonstrating presence
A
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The process of sharing life stories is meaningful when working with older adults who often have interesting life stories that they are eager to share and that frequently offer rich life lessons. The patient is sharing life stories. The patient is not making a connection, connecting with self or demonstrating presence.
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