A older adult resident of an assisted living facility appears depressed and often talks about how his declining health has made it difficult to fulfill his "retirement dreams." The nurse is being directed by what type of aging therapy when sharing with hi
a. Biological
b. Psychological
c. Social
d. Spiritual
ANS: B
The psychological theories posit that, as a person ages, various adaptive strategies must oc-cur in order to age successfully. The biological theories focus on physiological changes. The sociological theories focus on roles and relationships. Spiritual aging is not related to this patient's concerns.
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