The older adult asks the nurse what is meant by the term roleless role. The nurse explains that it refers to persons who perceive:
a. that the roles that gave life meaning are gone.
b. "old age" as freedom to design new roles and relationships.
c. that roles must be maintained, regardless of their lack of significance.
d. that roles can be altered to meet and diminish damage to the self-image.
ANS: A
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