A Nurse Determines That a Middle-Aged Patient Is a Typical

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse determines that a middle-aged patient is a typical example of the "sandwich generation." What did the nurse discover the patient is caught between?

• A) Job responsibilities or family responsibilities
• B) Stopping old habits and starting new ones
• C) Caring for children and aging parents
• D) Advancing in career or retiring

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Definitions:

Hgb

Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

EKG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart abnormalities.

ECG

Electrocardiogram; a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.

Radiopaque Substance

A material that does not allow X-rays or similar radiation to pass through, making it visible on radiographic images.