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nonmaleficence

Rationale: Nonmaleficence is not committing harm. The Hippocratic Oath states First, do no harm."

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The doctor–patient contract is typically resolved:

A) once the patient has completed the prescribed medical treatment. B) when the patient chooses to end the doctor–patient relationship. C) when the physician writes a letter indicating the reason for termination of care. D) all of the above

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________ is the surgical reconstruction of a joint

a. Arthrodesis b. Arthrography c. Arthroplasty d. Arthrotomy

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A 78-year-old female receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer had a CBC performed after her last treatment. Her absolute neutrophil count was 1.0 ? 109/L. What information can be concluded from this?

a. The patient has a neutropenia in response to the chemotherapy. b. The patient has a neutropenia because of bone marrow failure. c. The patient has agranulocytosis. d. The patient has a neutrophilia in response to the breast cancer.

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