Which of the Following Statement About the Care of a Dying

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement about the care of a dying older person the U.S. today is true?

• A) The care of a dying older person has shifted to the family members.
• B) The care of a dying older person has shifted away from the family.
• C) The exposure to death and its painful surroundings has increased.
• D) Most of the dying people are cared for by distant relatives.

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Definitions:

Intercostal Space

The physical space between two ribs, which contains muscles, nerves, arteries, and veins.

Middle of the Armpit

The central region within the armpit area, anatomically known as the axilla.

Electrocardiograph

An instrument that measures and displays the waves of electrical impulses responsible for the cardiac cycle.

Cardiac Cycle

The sequence of contraction and relaxation that makes up a complete heartbeat.