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Module 12 Study Questions
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Acute Illness in Later Life Research and cite your reference for the following:
1. What are the three most common causes of hospitalizations in the elderly in this country?
2. What is the most common type of accident of older adults requiring acute care?
3. What is the number one killer of older adults in this country?
4. Make a chart of the most common infectious conditions of older adults with the most prevalent condition first.

Common Acute Health Problems of Older Adults
 
 

5. What can we do to prevent some of these acute problems?

 

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