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captainjonesify

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The goal of health care for older adults is to
 
  1. Cure existing health problems.
  2. Maximize functional independence.
  3. Prevent the effects of aging.
  4. Provide early recognition and aggressive treatment of actual and potential health problems.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common cause of falls that result in injury to older adults?
 
  1. Altered vision
  2. Carelessness
  3. Medication reactions
  4. Confusion and anxiety
  5. Fear of incontinence


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Cnarkel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

deja

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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