[Solved] The first step in the five-step process of ethical decision making is A) determining the ethical approach to use. B) gathering relevant information. C) exploring the practical alternatives. D) identifying the type of ethical problem. Mechanical: Pertaining to the design, operation, and use of machines or tools. Physical: Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or emotions, or being in a material state. Occult Blood: Blood that is not visible to the naked eye, often detected in stool or urine samples through laboratory tests. Peristalsis: The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.