At the End of Life, Older Adults Place a High

question 30

Multiple Choice

At the end of life, older adults place a high value on all but which of the following?

• A) candid and sensitive communication
• B) respect and recognition
• C) a multi-disciplinary approach
• D) comfort
• E) a medical approach

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, eliminated through urine.

Nocturnal Enuresis

Involuntary urination during sleep, commonly referred to as bedwetting.

Tofranil

A brand name for imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders.

Edema

An accumulation of fluid in the tissues, causing swelling, often as a result of inflammation or injury.