A nurse demonstrates understanding of the continuity theory when the nurse provides which of the following advice to an older client? (Select all that apply.)
a. "It is important to think about the activi-ties that have been most satisfying for you throughout your adult life and make a plan to continue them"
b. "Since you enjoyed teaching young chil-dren so much, perhaps you would enjoy volunteering in the day care center"
c. "It is important to save enough money so that you will have an adequate income during retirement"
d. "It is important to maintain an active life-style as you age"
e. "As you get older it is natural to slowly disengage oneself from many activities"
ANS: A, B
Continuity theory posits that individuals develop and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior over a lifetime. Successful aging is associated with one's ability to maintain and continue previ-ous behaviors and roles or find suitable replacements. Options A and B demonstrate this theory. Option C demonstrates the social exchange theory, which is conceptualized from an economic perspective. Option D demonstrates the activity theory, and Option E demonstrates the disen-gagement theory.
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