Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Variables

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the variables that is combined to make the family life cycle composite variable?

• A) marital status
• B) size of family
• C) age of family members
• D) family income
• E) employment status of the head of household

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Definitions:

Orthopnea

Abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably.

Pleural Friction Rub

Adventitious lung sound caused by inflamed parietal and visceral pleura rubbing together on inspiration.

Crackles

Fine bubbling sounds heard on auscultation of the lung; produced by air entering distal airways and alveoli, which contain serous secretions.

Nonpalpable Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes that cannot be felt or detected through physical examination, often indicating they are not enlarged or swollen.