14You Have Been Asked to Participate in a Radio Show

question 62

Essay

14.You have been asked to participate in a radio show about how the media affect our beliefs about ourselves and our relationships. One of the other participants comments that because of the pervasiveness of media, people are bombarded by unhealthy messages they can do little about. How do you respond?

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Definitions:

Appliance Pouch

A medical device that collects waste from the body, commonly used after certain types of surgery like colostomies.

Urostomy Pouch

A medical device attached to the body to collect urine after a urostomy, where urine is rerouted outside the body.

Peristomal Skin

The skin surrounding a stoma, which can be sensitive and requires careful maintenance to prevent irritation.

Rolled Gauze

A type of medical dressing made of a thin, woven fabric that is rolled and used for wound care.