In Determining the Course of Treatment for a 20-Year-Old Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

In determining the course of treatment for a 20-year-old patient hospitalized for exacerbation of cystic fibrosis, the most effective course of action would be:

• A)Formulating a treatment plan based on the therapist's knowledge of the disease and its treatment and then presenting it to the patient.
• B)Formulating a treatment plan with the physician and nurse and then presenting it to the patient.
• C)Interviewing the patient and strictly following the patient's preferences with regard to treatment.
• D)Interviewing the patient to determine his or her preferences for treatment, formulating a treatment plan in collaboration with the nurse and physician based on both patient preferences and the team's knowledge of the disease and its treatment, and presenting it to the patient.

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