Specific Needs of Older Adults When Coping with Life-Threatening Illness

question 17

Multiple Choice

Specific needs of older adults when coping with life-threatening illness or dying are

• A) maintaining a sense of self
• B) being reassured that their lives still have value
• C) participating in decisions regarding their lives
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Blood Proteins

Proteins present in blood plasma, including antibodies, albumin, and clotting factors, playing roles in immunity, regulation, and transportation.

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that transports blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, carrying nutrients and toxins for processing.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which is primarily responsible for the initial stages of digestive processing.