A Patient Is Considering Inconclusive Evidence on Both Sides of Medical

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is considering inconclusive evidence on both sides of medical choice and is questioning which choice to make. The nurse understands which of the following?

• A) Uncertainty is stressful, and there is need for an ethical decision-making model to help one choose the best action.
• B) The patient is experiencing uncertainty and needs help from family members to make a decision.
• C) Uncertainty indicates that the patient does not have enough information, and the nurse should call the physician for more information.
• D) The patient is uncertain about the decision, and no action should be taken until the physician decides for the patient.

Grasp the basic principles of neural plasticity, including the strengthening of synaptic connections.

Identify reflexes and their physiological underpinnings.

Understand the basic structure and function of the endocrine system.

Recognize the relationship between the endocrine system and emotional or physical responses.

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