The nurse implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when instructing the older autoimmune suppressed client to:
a. continue her daily walking routine
b. curtail further increases in physical activity
c. document preferred end-of-life interventions
d. avoid exposing herself to crowds
ANS: A
The activity theory states that successful aging equals active aging, which is related to the person's need to maintain a productive life for it to be a happy life. Curtailing increases in physical activity is diametrically opposite to continuing a daily walking routine and contrary to the tenets of the activity theory. End of life decisions and avoiding exposure to crowds are not related to the activity theory since they do not directly affect the productiveness of a client's life.
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