The nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was aimed at the older adult because:
a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortality.
c. older adult's needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.
ANS: D
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