Asked by
Lauren Nicole
on Dec 15, 2024
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One reason elderly patients may face discrimination is that ____.
A) older people generally lack communication skills
B) with retirement comes uncertainty
C) older people always suffer from financial instability
D) older people have memory loss that makes them easy to exploit
E) with age come medical conditions that create physical limitations
Elderly Patients
Refers to individuals, typically aged 65 years and older, who may require specialised medical treatment and care due to aging-related health issues.
Discrimination
Unequal and unfair treatment.
Memory Loss
The unusual forgetfulness of remembering new events, recalling one or more memories, or both.
- Discern the demands and protection mechanisms for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems in a health care environment.
- Understand the impact of discrimination and cultural diversity in medical practice settings.
Verified Answer
AC
Learning Objectives
- Discern the demands and protection mechanisms for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems in a health care environment.
- Understand the impact of discrimination and cultural diversity in medical practice settings.