A patient who has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer states that he does not believe in God, but he has had a meaningful life by contributing to the lives of those around him. This person is most likely which of the following?
a. Buddhist
b. Christian
c. Agnostic
d. Atheist
D
Atheists search for meaning in life through their work and relationships with others. It is important for agnostics to discover meaning in what they do or how they live because they find no ultimate meaning for the way things are. They believe that we, as people, bring meaning to what we do. A Buddhist turns inward, valuing self-control, whereas a Christian looks to the love of God to provide enlightenment and direction in life.
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a. dilute the solution with additional normal saline until it becomes transparent. b. discard the solution and reorder new medication from the pharmacy. c. administer the drug as prescribed. d. administer the drug only if the solution was prepared less than 24 hours ago.
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1. It is difficult to determine the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure. 2. Nothing, because this wave is often missing from view. 3. It should appear at the end of the QRS complex. 4. It should appear simultaneously with the T-P interval of the ECG.
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a. Place a pillow under both knees. b. Put a footboard against both feet. c. Insert a pillow under the abdomen. d. Straighten the arms at the patient's sides.
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A. Technology, organizational skills, and delegation skills B. Facilitation skills, communication, and delegation skills C. Problem solving, organizational skills, and facilitation skills D. Communication, mentoring, and problem solving