A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight "elite-old" adults. Which activity is appropriate to include in the group?
a. Performing mild aerobic exercises
b. Singing a song from World War II
c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
d. Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper
ANS: B
"Elite-old" adults are persons over 94 years of age; they were young during World War II. Reminiscence groups share memories of the past. The incorrect options are less relevant to this age group.
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