Question

The daughter of an older adult client comes with the client for a follow-up visit. During the visit, the daughter says, "My father's personality seems like it has changed. Is this because he's getting older?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Group of answer choices

"I wouldn't worry. Personality is something that changes from day to day."

"It's definitely a sign that his memory is starting to fade."

"Your father's personality reflects who he has been all his life."

"Yes, you are correct. Personality changes quite bit with aging."

Answer 1

"yes, you are correct. Personality changes quite bit with aging"

Personality means the patterns in which a person thinks , feels and behaves. It is believed that a person's personality gets fixed by 30 years of age. But recent researches shows that personality traits can change over time, but not much. As the person gets older, he may find difficulties in thinking, decision making , problem solving or even in performing his day to day activities. As an older person he may need lifestyle modifications also. All these may lead to changes in personality.