Which Statement Is True About Dying in U

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about dying in U.S.nursing homes?

• A) Care emphasizes rehabilitation rather than high-quality terminal care.
• B) Residents' end-of-life preferences are usually recorded in medical charts.
• C) Pain management education is typically given to staff, residents, and family members.
• D) Medical treatment is usually focused on high-quality terminal care.

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

A metabolic disorder that causes progressive loss of intellectual functioning, vision, and motor functioning, resulting in death.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A metabolic disorder caused by the body’s inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, resulting in intellectual disability and other symptoms.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a trisomy of the 21st chromosome, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

Intellectual Disability

A term used to describe a range of developmental and cognitive impairments, characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.