When attempting to minimize the affect of ageism on the practice nursing of the older adult population, a nurse needs to first:
A)recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging clients.
B)accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing care.
C)self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and the older client.
D)recognize ageism as a form of bigotry shared by many Americans.

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Ageism is an ever-increasing prejudicial view of the effects of the aging process and of the older population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical that the individual nurse self-reflect on personal feelings and determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing care that he or she provides to the aging client.

When Attempting to Minimize the Affect of Ageism on the Practice