A nurse is aware that many health care providers prioritize the role of biology in the aging process. What is a weakness of biologic theories of aging as it applies to nursing?
A) Biologic theories do not account for the differences in life expectancy between men and women.
B) Biologic theories are unable to explain the role of cell division in life expectancy and the aging process.
C) Biologic theories of aging do not adequately address issues of wellness and quality of life.
D) Biologic theories of aging are unable to explain the significant increases in life expectancy that occurred in the 20th century.
Ans: C
Biologic theories of aging do not address the significant influence of nursing, medical, and psychosocial interventions that can improve a person's functioning and life expectancy. More broadly, they do not address holistic questions surrounding wellness. They are generally able to account for increases in life expectancy and phenomena such as cell division.
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