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What is functional disability in elderly patients?
What is functional disability in elderly patients?
- A condition in which patients are unable to see
- A condition in which patients are unable to speak
- A condition in which patients are unable to carry out certain actions (correct)
- A condition in which patients are unable to hear
Why is companionship important for elderly patients in residential care?
Why is companionship important for elderly patients in residential care?
- It helps patients eat better
- It helps patients recover physically
- It helps patients sleep better
- It helps keep cognitive functions working correctly (correct)
What is one of the challenges of prescribing drugs for elderly patients with multiple ailments?
What is one of the challenges of prescribing drugs for elderly patients with multiple ailments?
- The patients may not want to take the drugs
- The possible outcomes on other pre-existing conditions must be considered (correct)
- The drugs may be too expensive
- The drugs may not be available in the hospital
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