A Patient Is in the Intensive Care Unit After a Myocardial

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is in the intensive care unit after a myocardial infarction and refuses to stay in bed,saying,"I have to be up and walking around.When I stayed in bed after having my babies 40 years ago,I got so weak I could hardly move." This patient's illness behavior is being influenced by

• A) hardiness.
• B) past experiences.
• C) culture.
• D) role expectations.

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Definitions:

Denominator

The bottom number in a fraction, which represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Metric Units

A system of measurement based on powers of ten, including units such as meters, liters, and grams.

Volume

The amount of space occupied by an object as measured in cubic units.

Improper Fraction

A fraction in which the top number is greater than or equal to the bottom number.