Which of the Following Is Feared Most by an Older

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is feared most by an older adult facing death?

• A)Nausea
• B)Loss of control
• C)The cost of terminal care
• D)The unknown

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Definitions:

Internal Carotid Artery

The major artery that supplies blood to the brain, originating from the common carotid artery and running through the neck into the skull.

Ophthalmic Artery

The artery that supplies blood to the eyes and surrounding structures, originating from the internal carotid artery.

Pulmonary Circuit

The path of circulation between the heart and the lungs where blood is oxygenated.

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary artery toward the lungs for oxygenation.