If a Patient Presents with HIV and Refuses Medication, with Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a patient presents with HIV and refuses medication, with which ethics principle does this apply?

• A) Utilitarianism
• B) Paternalism
• C) Respect
• D) Beneficence

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Definitions:

Basic Sensory

Fundamental processes related to the reception and interpretation of sensory information from the environment.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds and manipulates information in mind for short periods, essential for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Occipital

Pertains to the occipital lobe, a region at the back of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

Head Injury

Physical trauma to the head, which can lead to brain damage, varying in severity from minor bumps and bruises to traumatic brain injuries.