Irma is an older adult. although she has adequate food, health care, and other resources, she lacks non-assistance-related social support such as emotional closeness with others. which of the following statements is true regarding irma's situation?
a. irma is less likely to be depressed.
b. irma is less likely to be institutionalized.
c. irma is less likely to have negative emotional experiences.
d. irma has a higher risk of death

D.Irma has a higher risk of death.

Explanation:

Social supports comes from the family and friends on whom one can look at the time of crises to get support in terms of emotional, informational and instrumental. social supports does not only improve the quality of life but also have proven beneficial for the healing and physical health. Researches have proven that people have the support of family members, friends or fellow members of the other support group are less likely to have premature death or other illness, even the healing process improved. Therefore, the older women lacking social support have a high risk of death.

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