Kaleb is instructing a patient on how to care for the cast on her right arm. When he asks the patient if she has any questions, she says, "I work at an aquarium. I can avoid submerging the cast in water, but I cannot avoid water splashes entirely. Will there be any bad effects if I keep the entire cast covered with plastic all day, every day?" Kaleb does not know the answer, so he asks her to wait while he finds out the answer. She tells him not to bother, but he insists on finding the answer for her. Kaleb's behavior shows ________.

A. organizational skills
B. a good work ethic
C. dependability
D. critical-thinking skills
E. teamwork


Answer: B

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