Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2170 of 2368
An 82-year-old client says, "I feel I have not accomplished much with my life." Which nursing intervention best helps the client develop a sense of integrity?
- Advise the client to stop thinking about the past
- Suggest that the client avoid discussing the future
- Encourage the client to reminisce about positive life events and relationships
- Focus conversation only on the client's current health problems
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Correct answer: Encourage the client to reminisce about positive life events and relationships
In the stage of integrity versus despair, older adults reflect on their lives. Reminiscing about positive events and relationships supports integrity.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Care of the Older Adult: Integrity Versus Despair. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026