A Patient Reviews Inaccurate Information About a Medical Condition on the Internet

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient reviews inaccurate information about a medical condition on the Internet that results in a delay in care. This is a violation of which of the following?

• A) Nonmaleficence
• B) Confidentiality
• C) Privacy
• D) Ethical decision making

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Definitions:

Lipid

A broad group of naturally occurring molecules including fats, oils, waxes, and certain vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Nucleic Acid

Biomolecules essential to all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, that carry genetic information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.

Protein

Large biomolecules composed of amino acids, essential for various functions within organisms, including structural roles, enzymes, and cell signaling.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls.