If a patient is unable to make medical decisions for him or herself, who has the legal right to make the medical decisions for the patient?
durable power of attorney
family member
physician
attorney general
durable power of attorney
Rationale: A person legally designated to make decisions for a patient when they are unable to is a durable power of attorney.
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Which element identified by a bullet is documented in the words "face flushed with temperature of 101.2? Pulse rapid, respiration shallow . . . Fever remained stable at 101.1?"
a. Constitutional: Measurement of any 3 of the following 7 vital signs: (1) sitting or standing blood pressure, (2) supine blood pressure, (3) pulse rate and regularity, (4) respiration, (5) temperature, (6) height, (7) weight b. Respiratory: assessment of respiratory effort (e.g., intercostal retractions, use of accessory muscles, diaphragmatic movement) c. Cardiovascular: auscultation of heart with notation of abnormal sounds and murmurs d. Skin: inspection of skin and subcutaneous tissue (e.g., rashes, lesions, ulcers)
List at least seven common types of clinical software.
What will be an ideal response?
Clark's rule is based on the:
A) age of the child B) height of the child C) weight of the child D) sex of the child
Water has hydrogen bonds, which give it its unique properties
Indicate whether the statement is true or false