Explain why the meaning of "successful outcome" can be very different for two patients who undergo the same surgical procedure


Patients vary in age, physical condition, attitude, level of family support, preexisting conditions, etc.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A cardiac POCT is the ROCHE TROPT rapid assay

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What is one advanced method used to input data into an EHR?

A. Typing with a keyboard. B. Use an iPod. C. Use a voice recognition system. D. Use of a transcriptionist.

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Your patient denies shortness of breath, but displays signs of respiratory distress. You state, "I know you said you have no difficulty breathing, but you can hardly speak for gasping for air." This is an example of:

A) confrontation. B) empathy. C) contradiction. D) feedback.

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