A nurse leads a staff development session about ageism among health care workers. What information should the nurse include about the consequences of ageism? (Select all that apply.)

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Because of society's negative stereotyping of older adults as having little to offer, some staff members avoid working with older patients. Staff shortages in long-term care facilities are often greater than those for acute care settings. Older adult patients often receive less information about their conditions and are offered fewer treatment options than younger patients; some health care staff members perceive them as less able to understand. This problem exists among professional and ancillary personnel. Public policy discriminates against programs for older adults. Societal anger exists because older adults are perceived to consume a disproportionately large share of the medical resources.

A Nurse Leads a Staff Development Session About Ageism Among