An Act of _________________ Occurs When Professionals Refuse, for Reasons

question 24

Multiple Choice

An act of _________________ occurs when professionals refuse, for reasons of beneficence, to carry out a patient's expressed preference for an intervention.

• A) Nonjustifiable coercion
• B) Passive paternalism
• C) Nudging
• D) Deception

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, involved in many critical functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Pneumocystis Carinii

A type of fungus that can cause pneumonia in individuals with weakened immune systems, known as Pneumocystis pneumonia.

Malaise

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify, often signaling the onset of an infection or other disease.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).