The Nurse Is Aware That the Older Adult Is at Greater

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that the older adult is at greater risk for hypothermia than a younger person because the older adult has a diminished ability to:

• A) convert glycogen to glucose.
• B) select appropriate clothing or bed linen.
• C) shiver.
• D) constrict vessels.

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Definitions:

Reorder Point

The inventory level at which an order should be placed to replenish stock before it runs out, based on lead time and demand.

Average Usage

The mean amount of a resource or service consumed over a specific period, used for planning and analysis purposes.

Safety Stock

Inventory kept on hand to protect against stockouts, typically to address unpredictable demand or uncertainties in the supply chain.

Lead Time

The total time it takes for a process to be completed from the moment it is initiated until its conclusion, often critical in supply chain management.