In a Study in Which Some Physicians Were Given a Gift

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a study in which some physicians were given a gift of chocolate while some were not, how did the group of physicians who received the candy differ from the group who did not receive candy?

• A) They displayed superior reasoning and decision making.
• B) They behaved more altruistically.
• C) They displayed more optimism that their patients would recover.
• D) They came up with fewer possible diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Indwelling Catheter

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Nursing Process

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Complex Wound Dressing

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