CommunicationQuestion 956 of 1700
A resident in late adulthood feels proud of past accomplishments with few regrets. Which result is this?
- A sense of despair about wasted years
- A sense of integrity
- Identity confusion about who one is
- Stagnation with little connection to others
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Correct answer: A sense of integrity
People who feel their life was wasted may feel bitterness, depression, and despair.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026