The purpose of clinical practice guidelines is to provide a plan to manage a clinical problem based on evidence or consensus, to lower costs, and to improve health outcomes.
a. true
b. false
True
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Marine animals such as seals can have medications placed in __________ to ensure compliance
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Giving the child a job to do, such as listening for the beep sound to be sure the x-ray machine worked, will encourage the patient to be a willing participant in the process
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Following delivery of a newborn, the 21-year-old mother is experiencing mild vaginal bleeding. You note that her heart rate has increased from 90 to 120 beats/min and she is diaphoretic. Management should include
a. oxygen, uterine massage, and transport. B. oxygen, placement on the left side, and transport C. oxygen, treatment for shock, and uterus massage during transport D. oxygen, internal vaginal pads, and treatment of shock during transport.
The major objection by disability advocates to increased emphasis on autonomy for patients such as Larry McAfee and Elizabeth Bouvia is:
A. they think scarce resources drive patients to make autonomous decisions to die. B. they think white patients are treated better than black patients. C. they want less governmental control on the lives of disabled people. D. they dislike autonomy. E. they fear that families will exert pressure on disabled people not to be burdens.