The lifespan described in the Roper, Logan and Tierney model extends from

• A. Birth to death
• B. Infancy to adulthood
• C. Birth to retirement
• D. Death to aging

Answer: (A)

The model looks at nursing care across the whole life course, using activities of daily living as the framework for assessment and planning. The lifespan described extends from birth to death because it follows how a person performs essential daily activities from infancy, through growth and development, through aging, and until end of life. This approach helps nurses tailor care to changes in independence and function at every stage, recognizing how health, illness, and aging can impact daily living tasks along the entire journey. The other options don’t fit because the model is not limited to early life or a single life stage; it encompasses the full life span from birth to death.