When clients are cognitively challenged or cannot respond to social cues, the least therapeutic response would be to
a. Word questions carefully to ensure client comprehension.
b. Involve clients in decision making.
c. Don't seek informed consent because the client cannot understand.
d. Take sufficient time to establish informed consent.
Answer: c
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a. Decreased affinity of Hb for O2 b. Higher than normal Hb saturation for a given PO2 c. Increased affinity of Hb for O2 d. Normal position in the HbO2
The endoplasmic reticulum in myocytes is called ________ reticulum.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A terminated account may result when the physician finds it impossible to
A. contact the patient's insurance provider. B. extract payment from a patient. C. estimate the cost of a patient's procedure. D. diagnose the patient's condition.