Mary Refused to Have Her Gallbladder Removed to Prevent the Spread

question 14

Multiple Choice

Mary refused to have her gallbladder removed to prevent the spread of typhoid fever; in doing so, she violated which part of the sick role?

• A) She blamed herself for being sick.
• B) She would not take steps to regain health.
• C) She took too much time off work.
• D) She pretended to be sick when she was not.

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