What influences the older adult's self-perception? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family support
b. Ethnic heritage
c. Health status
d. Financial status
e. Sense of independence
ANS: A, C, D, E
A patient's sense of independence is the most significant aspect of self-perception.
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The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate the effects of a benign pituitary adenoma, which include: (Select all that apply.)
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