Asked by caroline sumanto on May 17, 2024
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A 90-year-old patient constantly tells the nurse stories about life many years ago.The nurse encourages this behavior because reminiscence or life review is:
A) a technique that prepares the individual for the end of life.
B) a review of dispelling past experiences as meaningless.
C) helpful although it is unnatural in the older adult.
D) a way for the elderly to realize that conflicts cannot be reconciled.
Reminiscence
The act or process of recalling past experiences or events, often used therapeutically to enhance well-being in older adults or those with cognitive impairment.
Life Review
A process of reflection on one's life experiences, often undertaken by older adults or those approaching the end of life.
Older Adult
An individual typically defined as being at a later stage in life, often marked by retirement, increased leisure time, and different societal roles.
- Understand the significance of maintaining mental and emotional health throughout all stages of life, especially in older age.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of maintaining mental and emotional health throughout all stages of life, especially in older age.
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