Which of the Following Is Not True of Older Adults

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of older adults' decision making?

• A) Older adults have difficulty in unfamiliar situations.
• B) Older adults have difficulty when under time pressure.
• C) Older adults have difficulty when decision making requires a lot of capacity.
• D) Older adults' quality of decisions is not as good as younger adults.

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Definitions:

Core Body Temperature

The internal temperature of the body, which is maintained within a narrow range essential for the body's systems to function optimally.

Thermoregulation

The process by which the body maintains its core internal temperature.

Rectal Thermometer

A medical device used to accurately measure body temperature via the rectum.

Impaired Thermoregulation

A condition where the body cannot maintain its normal temperature due to disrupted heat production or loss processes.