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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Atrial flutter is almost always seen in patients with

A) acute heart attacks. B) heart disease. C) thyrotoxicosis. D) cardiac arrest.

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A person who is fatally ill with a condition for which there is no reliable cure is considered ________________ ill

a. extremely b. terminally c. living d. euthanasia

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Which rhythm is often a transient dysrhythmia that will lead to a more serious atrial dysrhythmia if not treated?

A. Atrial flutter B. Atrial fibrillation C. Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) D. Wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP)

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