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The New Nursing Student Is Caring for a 75-Year-Old Patient

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The new nursing student is caring for a 75-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit.The patient states,"I hope I can go home soon.I want to get back to the gym.I like to do a little walking on the treadmill and lift some light weights." Which response by the nursing student demonstrates the use of ageism?


A) "That's great. I should go to the gym more often myself."
B) "Exercising is important but you need to concentrate on your illness while you are here."
C) "At your age, you need to be careful with exercise."
D) "Follow up with your doctor on how much activity you will be able to do when you get home.

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