What Is True of the Relationship Between Middle-Age Adults and Their

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is true of the relationship between middle-age adults and their aging parents?

• A) Bonds tend to weaken.
• B) The aging parents become dependent on their middle-age children.
• C) Bonds tend to strengthen.
• D) Aging parents move far physically and emotionally from grown children.

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Definitions:

Chronic Hypoxemia

A long-term medical condition characterized by consistently low levels of oxygen in the blood, which can lead to complications if untreated.

Chronic Obstructive

A term likely referring to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease characterized by breathing difficulty.

Peripheral Edema

Swelling in the limbs due to the accumulation of fluid, often related to heart failure, liver disease, or kidney problems.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An emergency life-saving procedure performed when the heart stops beating, involving chest compressions combined with artificial ventilation.