You Have Noticed That Your Grandfather Goes to the Doctor

question 7

Multiple Choice

You have noticed that your grandfather goes to the doctor a lot and that he always seems to be undergoing various medical tests. Based on your understanding of the typical patterns of disease in older adults, which of following would you most expect to observe in your grandfather?

• A)A medication he has just been prescribed causing complications with his diabetes
• B)His symptoms of an impending heart attack being the same as those of your neighbor, who is 40 years younger
• C)Your grandfather promptly reporting even minor symptoms of disease to his doctor
• D)An attitude that aches and pains are not necessarily a part of normal aging

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