While the Older African American Is at the Highest Risk

question 9

Multiple Choice

While the older African American is at the highest risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of this disease process's risk factors when assessing this population's:

• A) weight and elimination patterns.
• B) heart rate and capillary refill status.
• C) blood pressure and serum lipid levels.
• D) muscle strength and reflex times.

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Definitions:

Prior Hypotheses

Preconceived theories or assumptions made before conducting an experiment or research study.

Systematic Observation

A methodical approach to data collection where researchers observe subjects in a structured manner to minimize bias.

Specific Behaviors

Refers to particular actions or reactions of individuals or groups that are observable and measurable.

Reactivity

A problem of measurement in which the measure changes the behavior being observed.