Congestive heart failure is a common chronic disease of older people. Select the best description of this disease process
a. Congested and overloaded cardiovascular system that requires the heart to work harder
b. Heart failure associated with the heart's loss of muscle mass and efficiency in conduction of electrical impulses
c. Commonly associated with birth defects that do not manifest until old age
d. The major blood vessels bringing blood to the heart become occluded, causing peripheral edema and lung congestion
A
When the heart is a less effective pump, it is unable to keep up with a high volume demand. Consequently, there is more blood pooling and movement of fluid into the interstitial spaces. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect.
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a. Ask the client to explain his feelings related to this disorder. b. Explain how dental hygiene is related to overall health. c. Refer the client to a medical social worker for assessment. d. Tell the client that he will become malnourished in time.
An effective manager must: (Select all that apply.)
a. understand the concepts of budgeting. b. run a unit efficiently without regard to cost. c. be able to staff the unit effectively. d. be adept at information management. e. achieve desired outcomes in any way possible.
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1. informed consent. 2. libel. 3. slander. 4. negligence.
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