The Two Older Adults Described in the Vignette near the Beginning

question 36

Multiple Choice

The two older adults described in the vignette near the beginning of Chapter 15 found in each other:

• A)Love and companionship
• B)The possibility of marriage for the first time in their lives
• C)Anger and depression
• D)An opportunity to move into Marie's private home
• E)Opposition to their relationship on the part of the man's daughter

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Definitions:

Serum Potassium Level

The concentration of potassium in the blood serum, which is crucial for nerve and muscle cell function.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function and efficiency.

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.

KCl

Potassium chloride, a chemical compound used as a medication to treat and prevent low blood potassium.