Define and explain the difference between "guardianship of the person" and "guardianship of the estate."

What will be an ideal response?


Guardianship is the legal authority to act as an individual's guardian. Guardianship of the person gives a guardian legal authority over personal and medical decisions. Guardianship of the estate gives a guardian legal authority over financial resources.

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seal dentin tubules and decrease sensitivity stimulation of secondary dentin insulation from pressure the tooth can be desiccated

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A. The incorrect entry is corrected and the original entry is hidden from view but is still retrievable. B. A second entry is made under the original incorrect entry and both are viewable at the same time. C. No change is made since care may have already been given based on the incorrect information. D. The incorrect entry is corrected and the original entry is deleted from the database.

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Giving ________ may cause the patient to strive for praise, rather than progress.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Because of the 1cheel effect, 1d x-ray beam intensity

a. is greater under the cathode side of the tube. b. is greater under the anode side of the tube. c. is equal across the beam long axis. d. changes with patient position.

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