A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused." The student is expressing:

A) reality.
B) ageism.
C) empathy.
D) advocacy.

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Kristina Bonic · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Ageism is defined as a bias against older people because of their age. None of the other options can be identified from the ideas expressed by the student.

A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused." The student is expressing:

A) reality.
B) ageism.
C) empathy.
D) advocacy.

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A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused." The student is expressing:A) reality.B) ageism.C) empathy.D) advocacy.

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A student nurse visiting a senior center tells the instructor, "It's so depressing to see all these old people. They are so weak and frail. They are probably all confused." The student is expressing:

A) reality.
B) ageism.
C) empathy.
D) advocacy.