What factors might interfere with the health maintenance activities of a 76-year-old patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. A belief that diminished health is part of aging
b. Loss of a spouse 3 months ago
c. Having a physical examination every year
d. Living in an assisted living facility and not driving
e. Having no family
ANS: A, B, E
Belief that age is synonymous with declining health, loss of spouse, and no close family are all impediments to learning new health-seeking behaviors.
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