Currently, There Is an Increased Demand for Home-Care Workers Because

question 28

Multiple Choice

Currently, there is an increased demand for home-care workers because of which of the following?

• A) the decrease in population of older adults
• B) older adults' preference to stay in their own homes
• C) older adults' preference to stay in nursing homes
• D) Older adults who stay at nursing homes were less depressed and had better cognitive functioning.

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Definitions:

Gravity Drip Tubing

Tubing used to deliver intravenous fluids and medications, relying on gravity to control the rate of infusion instead of a pump.

Minute Flow Rate

The rate at which a fluid flows through a system, measured in units per minute.

Hypernatremia

A medical condition characterized by high concentration of sodium in the blood.

Serum Sodium Concentration

The amount of sodium present in the serum portion of the blood, important for maintaining fluid balance and nerve and muscle function.