About Half of Elderly Adults Experience a Medical Error After

question 14

Multiple Choice

About half of elderly adults experience a medical error after hospital discharge, and between 19 and 23 percent undergo an adverse event, with which of the following being the most common?

• A) Falls
• B) Hospital readmission
• C) Medication error
• D) Wound infection

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until the time of birth.

Birth Process

The series of events and stages that lead to the delivery of a baby, from the onset of labor to the delivery.

Second Trimester

The period in pregnancy from the 13th to the 26th week, marked by significant growth and development of the fetus.

Fetal Activity Level

The measure of movement and general activity of a fetus inside the womb, which can be an indicator of health and vitality.