Because sensitivity to pain is ________ in the elderly, suspect a serious illness or injury in any elderly patient's complaint of pain

a. nonexistent
b. increased
c. unchanging
d. decreased


d

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A facility with a homelike atmosphere where terminally ill patients find comfort until death is called a

A) hospital. B) hostel. C) hospice. D) all of the above.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Partial atelectasis of newborn is reported with code _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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