A nurse is working with clients in an assisted living facility. In the past month, there have been several deaths of some partners of the residents, and some single members of the facility. In helping the remaining residents deal with these deaths, the nurse understands that adjustment may be easier according to continuity theory for:

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According to continuity theory, people have a tendency to maintain consistency in their personality, behavior, and relationships across the lifespan. Therefore, a resident who had a wide circle of friends, besides her spouse, might have an easier time adjusting to the loss of a partner because she still has other social connections to help her maintain her sense of identity and social support system.

A Nurse Is Working with Clients in an Assisted Living