Informed consent means that the person

A) refuses to consent to treatment.
B) is unaware of the risks involved in certain treatments.
C) gives permission for care after the procedure is explained.
D) may not be left alone in his room.


C

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1. upper respiratory tract. 2. vocal folds. 3. lower respiratory tract. 4. glottis.

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A. Talk and interview members of the group. B. Look for similarities in one's own group. C. Come prepared with prior research done on the group. D. Ask personal questions about the group. E. Acknowledge the group's reliance on alternative therapies.

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While approval of institutions that provide health care is mandatory, accreditation is usually voluntary. What health care institution would require mandatory accreditation?

A) A hospital that receives funding from Medicare B) An assisted living facility that employs licensed vocational nurses C) A physician's office where controlled medications are prescribed D) A long-term care facility with more than 10 residents

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