Which of the following statements describes marital status as a predisposing factor of utilization?
A. Those with poor marriages do not experience negative impacts on their health.
B. Health status does not suffer during bereavement over the death of a spouse or when going through a divorce.
C. Healthy marriages in which both partners report high levels of satisfaction and happiness are associated with better overall health for both partners.
D. Couples who are satisfied with their marriage engage in more risky behaviors such as poor diet, inadequate sleep, and inadequate exercise.
Answer: C
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A) deactivate the implanted defibrillator by running a magnet over it. B) apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. C) ask the wife why and when he had the automatic defibrillator implanted. D) avoid using the AED because the implanted defibrillator is more effective.