What Special Consideration Should Be Made When Assessing a Geriatric

question 24

Multiple Choice

What special consideration should be made when assessing a geriatric trauma patient before surgery?

• A) They may have preexisting diseases and conditions.
• B) They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs.
• C) They have decreased physiologic reserves.
• D) All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience.

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Definitions:

Snob Effect

A phenomenon where the demand for a particular good increases as the price increases because the good is perceived as exclusive or high-status.

Pure Price Effect

The impact on consumer demand and behavior resulting solely from a change in the price of a good or service, with income and substitution effects considered separately.

Externality Effect

The impact of one person's actions on the well-being of a bystander, which may be positive or negative and not reflected in market prices.

Network Externality

Situation in which each individual’s demand depends on the purchases of other individuals.