When a Patient States, "I Can't Walk Very Well," the First

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a patient states, "I can't walk very well," the first problem-solving step would be to:

• A) consider alternatives such as a wheelchair or walker.
• B) find out what the problem is, such as weakness or poor balance.
• C) choose the alternative with the best chance of success.
• D) consider the outcomes of the choices, such as danger of falling with a walker.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Proposition

A statement or proposition based on conjecture or supposition rather than known facts or evidence.

Proposition Form

A statement that expresses a judgement or opinion that can be considered true or false.

Disjunctive Argument

An argument based on a disjunction, where at least one of the premises must be true for the conclusion to be true.

Disjuncts

Individual choices or alternatives within a disjunctive proposition, where the truth of any one disjunct implies the falsity of the others when presented in an "either/or" format.