A 75-year-old white female client is concerned that she will outlive her spouse.Which response is based on correct information?

A) "That is a realistic concern,as women do have a longer life expectancy than men.But many things can happen to change that."
B) "You need not worry,because both you and your husband are white.That statistic is true only for black men and women."
C) "It is true that women have a longer life expectancy at birth.However,life expectancy measured at age 65 is almost the same for both sexes.You are both well past 65."
D) "That is true only in certain geographic areas,such as those with a high population of newly retired persons."

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Christopher Fredette · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Option C provides correct information and reassures the client that at her current age, both men and women have a similar life expectancy. Option A acknowledges the client's concern but also emphasizes the possibility of unpredictable events. Option B is incorrect, as the gender gap in life expectancy exists for all racial groups. Option D is not relevant to the client's concern about outliving her spouse.

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