The Nurse Performing a Routine Physical Assessment on a 25-Year-Old

question 52

Multiple Choice

The nurse performing a routine physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?

• A)A gradual decline in physical capabilities
• B)Optimal level of functioning
• C)Slight diminishing of visual acuity
• D)Minimal hearing loss

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Definitions:

Disaffirm

The act of renouncing or rejecting a legal contract or agreement, typically used in the context of minors disaffirming contracts.

Misrepresenting Age

The act of falsely stating one's age, typically for the purpose of obtaining age-restricted goods, services, or rights.

Disaffirmance

The legal right of a minor to renounce a contract, thereby being freed from any contractual obligations.

Duty

A legal or moral obligation to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.