Which response by the patient demonstrates an internal locus of control?
1) "My blood sugar wouldn't be out of control if my wife prepared better foods."
2) "I knew I shouldn't have come to this hospital; I'd be better if I hadn't."
3) "God must be getting even with me for my past behavior."
4) "I'm just glad to be alive; the accident could've been a lot worse."
ANS: 4
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xa. 1 second b. 2 seconds c. 3 seconds d. 4 seconds
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1. Caregiver role conflict. 2. Caregiver burnout. 3. Caregiver role strain. 4. Ineffective coping.
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a. Medicare b. Rural Health Care Services Act of 1977 c. 1980 and 1989 Medicaid amendments of the Social Security Act d. 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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a. "As adults age, their ability to perceive pain decreases." b. "Older patients may have low serum albumin in their blood, causing toxic effects of analgesic drugs." c. "Patients who have dementia probably experience pain, and their pain is not always well controlled." d. "It is safe to administer opioids to older adults as long as you start with small doses and frequently assess the patient's response to the medication."