Which of the Following Factors Increase an Older Adult's Vulnerability

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors increase an older adult's vulnerability and reaction to stressors?

• A) Autoimmune disease
• B) Impaired self-care
• C) Emotional distress
• D) Loss of a network for support

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Government policy relating to taxation, government spending, and borrowing, aimed at influencing a country's economy.

Monetary Policy

A strategy employed by a nation's central bank to control the money supply, often targeting inflation or interest rates to ensure economic stability.

Economic Policy

The actions taken by a government to influence its economy, including fiscal policy (taxing and spending practices) and monetary policy (control of the money supply and interest rates).

Progressive Taxes

A tax system in which the rate of taxation increases as the taxable amount increases, thereby placing a higher financial burden on individuals or entities with higher incomes.