Author Question: Immobility is a serious risk factor for older adults. Immobility can result in all of the following ... (Read 74 times)

joblessjake · **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

paavo · **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.