Which of the Following Is TRUE About Older Adults Who

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about older adults who think they may die soon?

• A) They are more likely to want to spend time with a family member.
• B) They are unlikely to believe in some kind of afterlife.
• C) They give up on living.
• D) They are unlikely to accept death as a part of life.

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Definitions:

Schizoaffective Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, like depression or mania.

Therapeutic Response

The reaction or changes in a patient following a particular treatment or therapy.

Widow

A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.

Hospice Patient

is an individual receiving end-of-life care aimed at providing comfort, reducing pain, and addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs.