The MDS Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

The MDS is

• A)Completed by the doctor
• B)Used to make a medical diagnosis
• C)Completed for all persons admitted to hospitals and nursing centers
• D)An assessment and screening tool used in nursing centers

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

Proteins

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues that play critical roles in the body, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and responding to stimuli.

Duodenum

A section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where the mixing of stomach acids, digestive enzymes, and bile occurs.

Lower Intestine

Part of the digestive system that includes the large intestine and rectum, involved in water absorption and feces formation.