Restorative careQuestion 1458 of 1700
How does age affect recovery?
- Healing slows down and body systems decline
- Healing speeds up
- Older adults have fewer coexisting conditions
- Age has no effect
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Correct answer: Healing slows down and body systems decline
Older adults often have more comorbidities that can slow or stop rehabilitation.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.2: The Rehabilitation Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026