Elderly patients commonly have involuntary leakage of urine, which is called urinary ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


incontinence

If urinary incontinence, or an involuntary leakage of urine, interferes with a patient's day-to-day life, the practitioner should be notified.

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You are called for a 69-year-old male patient with altered mental status. Assessment reveals that he is confused and has left-sided weakness. During transport, you note that the patient is now completely oriented and the weakness has resolved. Which condition would you suspect this patient has?

A) Stroke B) Low blood sugar C) Transient ischemic attack D) Syncope

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Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of health reimbursement arrangements.

What will be an ideal response?

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Cysts are round, noncancerous (benign) sacs of ________-like fluid.

A. water B. blood C. pus D. calcium

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A hospice program offers medical care and support to patients and family members dealing with a terminal illness and loss of a loved one

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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