One can expect that one's ears will
Select the phrase that will correctly identify significant changes one can expect to occur in the normal aging process.
a. eventually be totally deaf
b. remain normal unless deafness is inherited in their family
c. be affected by diminished hearing
d. be so sensitive that a loose cotton ball in oneís ear will make him or her uncomfortable
c. be affected by diminished hearing
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1. Justice 2. Fidelity 3. Respect for others 4. Paternalism
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A) Feasibility B) Relevance C) Ethics D) Generalizability