When Caring for the Poor Patient, a Major Component of Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

When caring for the poor patient, a major component of care is

• A) ignoring personal biases.
• B) allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions.
• C) maintaining respect for human dignity.
• D) treating all patients exactly the same.

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Definitions:

IV Solution

A liquid substance delivered directly into a vein through an intravenous line for medical purposes.

Respiratory Compromise

A condition where the respiratory system fails to exchange gas efficiently, leading to decreased oxygen intake or retention of carbon dioxide.

Productive Cough

A cough that produces mucus or phlegm, typically indicating the presence of an infection or disease in the lungs.

Deductive Reasoning

Making specific observations from a generalization