A nurse assists adults to prepare for the changes that often occur in late adulthood. Which of the following psychosocial consequences occur because of life events during that period? (Select all that apply.)
A) A broadening of social networks
B) Adjusting to relocation from home
C) Adjustment to a lower income
D) Adaptation to chronic illnesses
E) Coming to terms with one's mortality
Ans: B, C, D, E
The life events of late adulthood have profound psychosocial ramifications, including reduced income, acknowledgment of mortality, relocation from home, and chronic illness. Social networks typically shrink rather than expand.
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