An illness that is likely to lead to a patient's death is called
A) terminal.
B) postmortem.
C) moribund.
D) critical.
A
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1. Set firm limits and be consistent. 2. Offer the toddler choices. 3. Ignore when the child says "no" and then ask again in five minutes. 4. Tell the child what to do, because she is too young to make decisions and it will only frustrate her.
A scientific structuring of the environment in order to effect behavioral changes and to improve the psychological health and functioning of the individual is defined as ________________________ therapy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Despair B) Withdrawal C) Protest D) Detachment
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A) Paternalism B) Autonomy C) Justice D) Veracity