During a home visit, the adult daughter of an aging couple asks one parent to not tell the story about "the time you were in the war and had to use sheets to cover a wound" again. What should the nurse realize that the older parent is demonstrating?

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The older parent is demonstrating a life review, which is a common behavior among aging individuals where they reflect on past experiences and tell stories from their lives. This is a normal and healthy part of aging, not indicative of cognitive impairments like delirium, dementia, or confusion.

During a Home Visit, the Adult Daughter of an Aging