It Is Illegal for a Dentist to Report Suspected Child

question 2

Multiple Choice

It is illegal for a dentist to report suspected child abuse to authorities because it is a violation of confidentiality.

• A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
• B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
• C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
• D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
• E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Definitions:

Preoperative Medication

Drugs given before surgery to improve outcomes, like reducing anxiety or preventing infections.

Unilateral Neglect

A cognitive disorder resulting in a lack of awareness or attention to one side of the body or space, often after a stroke or brain injury.

Risk for Aspiration

The increased likelihood that an individual may inhale food, liquid, or other material into the airways, which can lead to pneumonia or other serious complications.

Constipation

A condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stools.