The nurse planning community events for older people uses sociologic theories to guide practice. Which activity planned by the nurse best fits these theories?
a. Group exercise programs
b. Volunteering at a day care
c. Healthy cooking classes
d. Reminiscing therapy
B
Using the sociologic theories to guide care, the nurse would plan events that allowed the older adult to remain active in the community and a valued member of society. Volunteering would offer the adult a way to stay engaged and provide a service to successive generations. Exercise and cooking classes would more fit in the biologic theories. Reminiscing therapy is a technique using psychological theories. All are good ideas for activities, but the one that specifically uses sociologic theory is the volunteer work.
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