All of the Following Factors Have Contributed to Greater Poverty

question 13

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors have contributed to greater poverty among elderly African Americans than elderly whites EXCEPT

• A) they did not pay as much into Social Security.
• B) they worked predominantly in jobs that offered no pensions.
• C) they have limited retirement due to limited employment opportunities when they were younger.
• D) they are less likely to look for work after age 65.

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Definitions:

IM Injection

A method of delivering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream.

Quadriplegic Patient

A person who has paralysis affecting all four limbs, typically as a result of injury or disease of the spinal cord.

Ventrogluteal

Refers to the site on the body used for intramuscular injections, situated on the hip away from major nerves and blood vessels.

Medication Administration

The process of giving a medication to a patient, following the five rights: the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time.