An elderly client is described by his sister as being "more like himself, the older he gets." The client states that he draws on past experiences to help in coping with losses in the present
This nurse determines that this client is an example to support the theory of:
1. Continuity
2. Activity
3. Adaptation
4. Disengagement
ANS: 1
An individual's long-standing behavior patterns enhance coping and adjustments to situations across the life span. As one ages, a person attempts to maintain continuity and consistency of habits, beliefs, norms, attitudes, etc. 2. Activity theory postulates that a high level of activity maintains life satisfaction. 3. Adaptation theory is more a model to categorize aging changes. 4. Disengagement theory focuses on mutual withdrawal occurring between the individual and soci-ety.
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