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Third-Level Priority Problem

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Third-level priority problem
A) A teenager who was stung by a bee during a soccer match is having trouble breathing.
B) A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus does not know how to check his own blood glucose levels with a glucometer.
C) An older adult with a urinary tract infection is also showing signs of confusion and agitation.

Definitions:

Healthcare Resources

Resources in the healthcare system, including medical professionals, facilities, and equipment, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Peter Singer

An Australian philosopher known for his work in bioethics, utilitarianism, and animal rights, advocating for ethical living and consideration of suffering in all sentient beings.

Libertarian

A libertarian is an individual who advocates for minimal government involvement in personal and economic matters, emphasizing individual liberty and free-market principles.

Drowning Baby

Often a hypothetical scenario used in moral philosophy to discuss the moral obligations and imperatives in situations of immediate crisis or need.