Physiological Changes of Aging and Multiple Comorbidities Influence the Dying

question 6

Multiple Choice

Physiological changes of aging and multiple comorbidities influence the dying process.The growing acceptance of hospice and palliative care is creating a more natural dying experience.
Which of the following is true regarding the process of death?

• A)Urinalysis is usually performed as a diagnostic test for further infection.
• B)Age has no bearing on the risk of death.
• C)The meaning and experience of death are often influenced by society.
• D)The meaning and experience of death are often influenced by one's culture and ethnicity.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

The process of allocating subjects randomly to experimental and control groups in a study to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, thus reducing bias.

Correlational Studies

Studies in which the investigator analyzes the relationships among variables that were in place before the study, without manipulating those variables.

Placebo Effects

Observable or measurable changes in health or behavior resulting from the administration of a placebo, demonstrating the power of belief and expectation in the healing process.

Double-blind

A study design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias in the results.