Should clients be told they have a life-altering illness? Be sure to think about cultural factors in your response
In the United States, we would probably answer yes, as it is a basic right for clients to know.?
Other cultures may value family over the individual or consider it insensitive to tell the client he or she is dying. Some may think telling is too stressful on the person who is dying, hence making their condition worsen.
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An overarching duty of massage therapists is to:
A) Always do what the client requests B) Do no harm C) Offer services at the lowest price D) Show gratitude
A patient aged between 2-4 years old has a normal range of pulse between ____ mm Hg
a. 80-90 b. 120-160 c. 120-140 d. 100-110
As a practitioner, you would expect which parts of the physical examination to be affected by a dose of atropine or other parasympatholytic agent?
a. Gastrointestinal examination b. Neurologic examination c. Cardiac examination d. All of the above
Cells that are arranged in several layers are called ________ cells
A) squamous B) stratified C) columnar D) cuboidal