Cardiac Invalidism Occurs When

question 34

Multiple Choice

Cardiac invalidism occurs when

• A) spouses overestimate the patient's physical abilities.
• B) patients and their spouses underestimate the patient's physical abilities.
• C) patients malinger in order to reap secondary gains associated with the sick role.
• D) spouses underestimate the extent of disability.
• E) patients feel that they are unable to control the stressors in their daily lives.

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Definitions:

Separate Property

Assets owned by one spouse independently and not considered shared marital property in the event of divorce or separation.

Inheritances

Assets passed down from an individual to their heirs or designated beneficiaries upon death.

Guardian Ad Litem

A person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a child or mentally incompetent person before the court.

Appointed

Officially designated or chosen to fill a position or role.