An Older Adult Has Recently Been Placed in a Long-Term

question 21

Multiple Choice

An older adult has recently been placed in a long-term care facility. What would the nurse expect to see exhibited in the patient?

• A) Feeling unloved and unlovable
• B) Feeling angry with the isolation
• C) Feeling unworthy for attention
• D) Feeling determined to be his or her own support

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Definitions:

Principle Agency Problem

A situation in corporate governance where the interests of principals (owners) diverge from those of agents (managers), leading to potential conflicts.

Incentive

A benefit or reward intended to motivate or encourage a specific action or behavior in economic or organizational contexts.

Decision Maker

An individual or entity responsible for making choices that will impact outcomes in a business, policy, or personal context.

Agency Costs

Expenses arising from the conflict of interest between a company's management and its shareholders.