Several theories on aging have been put forth;how should the nurse use these theories?

A) To guide nursing care.
B) To explain the stochastic view of genetically programmed physiological changes.
C) To select one theory to guide nursing care for all geriatric patients.
D) To understand the nonstochastic views of aging as the result of cellular damage.

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Lauren Waller · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Although theories on aging are in various stages of development and have limitations,the nurse should use them to increase understanding of the phenomena affecting the health and well-being of older persons and to guide nursing care.According to stochastic theories,aging is the result of random cellular damage occurring over time.There exists no single universally accepted theory that predicts and explains the complexities of the aging process.According to nonstochastic theories,aging is the result of genetically programmed physiological mechanisms within the body.

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