While Visiting the Home of an Older Patient Who Recently

question 4

Multiple Choice

While visiting the home of an older patient who recently became widowed the nurse determines that the patient has a strong support system. What occurred that caused the nurse to make this determination? Select all that apply.

• A) Delivery person rang the doorbell
• B) Paid caregiver was doing the laundry
• C) Daughter was visiting with the patient
• D) Neighbor came over to bring a pot of soup
• E) Friend telephoned to ask for the best time to visit

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Row Variable

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Column Variable

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Degrees of Freedom

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Chi-Square

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