A nurse is teaching an older person about the concept of successful aging. Which of the nurse's questions addresses an important contributor to successful aging?
A) "Are you largely free of acute or chronic illnesses?"
B) "Do you feel financially secure?"
C) "Do you feel like you actively engage with life?"
D) "Do you have a reliable support network?"
Ans: C
Research has indicated that an active engagement with life is central to successful and healthy aging. Absence of illness, financial security, and the nature of a person's support network are not identified components of successful aging.
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