Which client statement about the elderly requires further nursing teaching?
A) "There are more than four times as many widows as widowers."
B) "Nearly half of the individuals older than 65 years live in a supervised setting such as a nursing home."
C) "More than 5 million individuals older than 65 years are in the work force."
D) "Eighty-two percent of individuals 65 and older report at least one severe condition that interferes with activity level."
B
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