Which Age-Related Changes in the Heart Should a Nurse Take

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which age-related changes in the heart should a nurse take into consideration? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Decrease in contractility
• B) Thickened valves
• C) Stiffened valves
• D) Decreased SA node cells
• E) Increased nerve fibers in ventricles

Understand the concept of transitivity in individual preferences and its relevance in social choice and decision-making.

Identify and assess adverse selection problems in economic contexts.

Understand satisficing behavior and its implications on decision-making.

Recognize the influence of human behavior, such as inertia and inconsistency over time, on economic decisions.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like extensions of the plasma membrane of cells, especially epithelial cells, which increase surface area for absorption.

Proximal Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney closest to the renal corpuscle, involved in the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients.

Nephron Loop

Also known as the loop of Henle, the nephron loop is a section of the kidney nephron responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water and salts.

Glomerular Capsular Space

The glomerular capsular space, also known as Bowman's space, is part of the kidney nephron that encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration process of blood to form urine.