While caring for a conscious and alert 49-year-old man with a suspected myocardial infarction, you start an IV prior to obtaining the patient's consent. This action constitutes:
A) appropriate care.
B) assault.
C) battery.
D) gross negligence.
Ans: C) battery.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. mailed paper claims B. diskette or tape C. fax D. modem E. all of the above
If a patient has a white blood cell count above 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood, the patient has _______________ and probably has a bacterial infection.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).