The Daughter of an Elderly Patient Expresses Concern About a Change

question 3

Multiple Choice

The daughter of an elderly patient expresses concern about a change in the patient's mental health. Which is most likely due to normal cognitive changes? Select all that apply.

• A) Decline in the ability to draw
• B) Decrease in size of vocabulary
• C) Difficulty filtering out irrelevant information
• D) Difficulty switching attention from one person to another
• E) Increased need to repeat information to the patient

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Definitions:

Liquidated Damages

A predetermined amount of money that must be paid as compensation for failure to fulfill a contract or meet certain conditions.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses, intended to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to an aggrieved party that exceeds simple compensation and is intended to punish the wrongdoer.

Anticipatory Breach

Anticipatory breach occurs when one party to a contract indicates, either verbally or through actions, that they will not fulfill their contractual obligations, leading to an early breach of contract.