An Older Adult Reports That "I Know That I'm Not

An older adult reports that "I know that I'm not the cheerful person I used to be but that's just a part of growing old." Using a psychological theoretical framework,the nurse might respond:

A) "When your life focuses on positive experiences from your adolescence, aging is reduced by that youthful mental status."
B) "There may be many causes for what you are feeling. I'd suggest seeing your health care provider to rule out any physical causes."
C) "The best way to prepare for a 'good death' is to systematically review your life and change any behaviors you feel might interfere with this process."
D) "You are in the last stage of development in your life, and it's important that you attempt to correct anything about your life that dissatisfies or saddens you."