A nurse working in an assisted care facility is preparing an educational program regarding ageism for the colleagues on the unit. Which statements reflect ageism?
Select all that apply.
A) "If the client is competent to make decisions I should not go to other members of the family for care decisions."
B) "The elderly are just lazy and that is why they need help with activities of daily living."
C) "All elderly people are sickly."
D) "Addressing an elderly client as 'Honey' or 'Sweetie' is disrespectful."
E) "The elderly are less likely to recover from illness."
Answer: B, C, E
Ageism is the term used to describe the deep and profound prejudice in American society against older adults. The beliefs that elderly people are sickly, less likely to recover from illness, and lazy are all examples of ageism. The nurse should always address the client by name and involve the client in care decisions if competent to do so.
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