Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported by the ethical concept of
veracity
duty
justice
right
veracity
Rationale: Being truthful to the patient regardless of the unpleasantness involved is our duty and the patient's right.
You might also like to view...
Hypotonia in a muscle results when:
a. The gamma loop does not function b. Upper motor neurons are overstimulated c. Lower motor neurons are overstimulated d. There is excess acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction
What did the United States learn from the transition to the ICD-10 in Australia and Canada?
a. The importance of editing the final edition b. To use national training resources c. The importance of making a smooth transition d. The necessity of educating patients
THC (?9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the principal active metabolite of which of the following?
A. Benzodiazepine B. Marijuana C. Acetaminophen D. Morphine
Which type of mobility device is especially useful for patients who have a weakness on one side of the body?
A. Standard walker B. Cane C. Crutches D. Wheelchair E. Rolling walker