5 Questions
What is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body?
Heart failure
Which chronic illness can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder?
Heart disease
Which factor adds 10 years in men and 4 years in women to the risk of chronic illnesses?
Marital status
What is generally defined as a major chronic illness of older adults related to the musculoskeletal system?
Arthritis
Which factor subtracts 5 years if the individual sleeps more than 9 hours?
Sleep duration
Test your knowledge of major chronic illnesses affecting older adults and their pathophysiology, as well as nursing interventions. Explore essential hypertension, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Identify risk factors such as family history, marital status, and economic factors.
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