In planning any health program for elderly adults,the nurse will implement Erikson's theory of task development.The nurse realizes that in this stage of life,the successful completion of the task allows the person to

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According to Erikson's theory, the task of the elderly stage is ego integrity vs. despair. The successful completion of this task allows the person to achieve a sense of satisfaction from their past accomplishments and experiences, rather than feeling a sense of despair and regret. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are not consistent with Erikson's theory of task development for the elderly stage.

In Planning Any Health Program for Elderly Adults,the Nurse Will