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joblessjake

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Immobility is a serious risk factor for older adults. Immobility can result in all of the following except
 
  a. Bone dissolution
  b. A decrease in muscle strength equal to 5 per day
  c. Parkinson's disease
  d. Joint stiffness and decreased range of motion

Question 2

If you are empathetic with your patients, you are
 
  a. Crying with the patients
  b. Identifying with the patients
  c. Understanding of the patients
  d. Making choices for the patient


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Parkinson's disease is affected by immobility, but it is not caused by immobility.

Answer to Question 2

C
The definition of empathy is the ability to identify with the patient by being sympathetic and understanding. Empathy is not assuming the patient's emotions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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