From an Ethical Standpoint, Which Source Provides the MOST Appropriate

question 154

Multiple Choice

From an ethical standpoint, which source provides the MOST appropriate information for justifying implementation of a program to change a person's behavior?

• A) daily reports from the direct care staff who work with the person routinely
• B) graphed data from the program staff who observe the person regularly
• C) written recommendations from the medical staff who treat the person on a regular basis
• D) written requests from the administrative staff who are ultimately responsible for the person's care

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