Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans.
• B)The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.
• C)Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
• D)Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Understand the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease including the role of b-amyloid, neurofibrillary tangles, and neuronal degeneration in the hippocampus.

Recognize the signs of various stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Manage care for patients with delirium and dementia, emphasizing environmental adjustments and safety measures.

Implement appropriate nursing interventions for patients experiencing hallucinations or misperceptions.

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Definitions:

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, sometimes referred to as "mercy killing".

Terminally Ill

Referring to an incurable disease or condition that is expected to result in the death of the patient within a relatively short period.

Age Cohort

A group of individuals who share similar time of birth, experiencing similar societal events and life stages at approximately the same time.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.