An 86-year-old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which behavior by this patient best demonstrates resilience? The patient:

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Resiliency is the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune and change. The correct response indicates that the patient is hopeful and thinking positively about ways to adapt to the vertigo. Saying "I knew this would happen eventually" and discontinuing healthy activities suggest a hopeless perspective on the health change. Refusing to use a walker indicates denial.

An 86-Year-Old, Previously Healthy and Independent, Falls After an Episode