L.W. asks you, "Do you think abortion is killing?" What is your best response?
a. "Good question. What do you think about it?"
b. "A lot of people think this is what an abortion is."
c. "Absolutely not. What happens with pregnancy is a woman's choice."
d. "I am not able to answer that question. Are you uncertain about abortion as an option?"
d
This response affirms that you are not able to answer a moral question for L.W. and encourages
her to reflect on how she feels about the situation. Stating that it is a good question is judgmental,
and the follow-up does not encourage her to reflect on her situation. Stating "absolutely not" is also
judgmental. Telling her what some persons think does not encourage her to reflect on how she feels
about the situation.
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a. palpates the pancreas for size and shape. b. emphasizes to the patient that pancreatic inflammation does not spread. c. assesses symptoms that could indicate involvement of the stomach. d. explains to the patient that back pain is not a sign of pancreatitis.
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a. Status of the gag reflex b. Level of sedation c. Circulatory status d. Respiratory status
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a. I will lie on the floor. b. I will breathe quickly. c. I will focus on an image. d. I will do this for 10 minutes every day.
The earpieces of the stethoscope should face backwards.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)