A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight elite-old adults. Which activity is appropriate to include in the group?
a. Mild aerobic exercise
b. Singing a song from World War II
c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
d. Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper
ANS: B
Elite-old adults are persons 100+ years of age. They were young people during World War II. Reminiscence groups share memories of the past. The incorrect options are less relevant to this age group.
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