Practice Question
Which life stage pertains to a 65-year-old patient?.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Older adult.
Rationale:
✳️ The term "older adult" is the appropriate clinical and developmental label for individuals aged 65 years and older, as recognized by most nursing frameworks including Erikson’s psychosocial stages and CDC classifications.
✳️ It encompasses both "young-old" (65–74), "middle-old" (75–84), and "old-old" (85+) without implying frailty or non-specific aging.
✳️ Using "older adult" promotes respectful, person-centered communication in health care, avoiding stereotypes associated with terms like "aged" or "elderly."
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
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