The nurse provides care to patients in a long-term care facility that embraces the Continuity Theory of Aging. Which actions will the nurse plan to promote this theory? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Plan rest periods between activities.
2. Introduce patients to a wide variety of new activities.
3. Encourage family members to visit with the patients.
4. Suggest avoiding activities that do not bring satisfaction.
5. Remind patients that withdrawing from activities is expected
1,3,4
Rationale: In the Continuity Theory of Aging, the pace of activities may be slowed so rest periods between activities would be appropriate.
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