True or False: This defect would create decreased pulmonary flow. Explain your answer
What will be an ideal response?
False. This defect usually allows a left to right shunt, increasing the pulmonary blood flow.
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1. standard of care. 2. informed consent. 3. permission to treat. 4. breaking confidentiality.
A Hispanic nurse is assisting a Hispanic patient with health care decision-making. This nurse is functioning in the role of:
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