Elderly patients are at higher risk for food poisoning because:
A. they must rely on a friend or caregiver to prepare all of their meals.
B. of a decreased ability of the gastrointestinal system to process food.
C. they may unknowingly eat contaminated food due to sensory decline.
D. many elderly patients are on a fixed income and cannot afford food.
Answer: C. they may unknowingly eat contaminated food due to sensory decline.
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A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
A healthcare facility administrator considers the principle of utility when making decisions that affect the employees of the facility. Which of the following describes this principle?
A. It is based upon absolute truths applied in other situations. B. It brings about positive results when generalized to a wide variety of situations. C. It is the decision that is desired by the majority. D. It is the decision that has the fewest adverse effects on the facility as a whole.
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