A branch of philosophy that addresses methods for determining the rightness or wrongness of one's actions is defined as _______________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
ethics
Rationale: Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with systematic approaches to distinguishing right from wrong behavior. Bioethics is the term applied to these principles when they refer to concepts within the scope of medicine, nursing, and allied health.
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1. "Your baby may be smaller than average at birth." 2. "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth." 3. "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all." 4. "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."
The mother of a 3-month-old is concerned because her daughter does not yet sit by herself. Which of the following statements best reflects average sitting ability?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months; she is slightly delayed. B) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months; she is normal. C) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated. D) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months; she is normal.
Saliva neutralizes acids in the mouth caused by plaque.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient reports having abdominal distention. The nurse observes that the patient's sclerae are yellow. Which abnormal finding does the nurse anticipate on examination of this patient's abdomen?
a. Decreased bowel sounds in all quadrants b. Glistening or taut skin of the abdomen c. Bulge in the abdomen when coughing d. Bruit around the umbilicus