If the patient knew the _______________ before treatment, the defendant may use contributory negligence as a defense in a lawsuit.
A. cause and effect of care
B. diagnosis
C. prognosis
D. inherent risk
E. statute of limitations
D. inherent risk
By providing informed consent for the patient, the inherent risks are presented to the patient before care is provided.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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The ________ is divided into a posterior and anterior segment
A) pituitary B) adrenal C) thymus D) thyroid
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A. saliva B. fat C. blood D. stomach acid
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Which of the following contributes to the highest percentage of medication errors?
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