The nurse implements the concepts of the activity theory of aging when instructing the older client with osteoarthritis to:

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The activity theory states that successful aging equals active aging, which is related to the person's need to maintain a productive life for it to be a happy life. Curtailing increases in physical activity is diametrically opposite to continuing a daily walking routine and contrary to the tenets of the activity theory. End-of-life decisions and avoiding exposure to crowds are not related to the activity theory since they do not directly affect the productiveness of a client's life.

The Nurse Implements the Concepts of the Activity Theory of Aging