You Observe a Coworker Telling a Terminal Cancer Patient and Her

question 48

Multiple Choice

You observe a coworker telling a terminal cancer patient and her family,"Everything will be okay." Making false reassurances is considered:

• A) naive and uncompassionate.
• B) caring and supportive.
• C) professional and discreet.
• D) ambiguous and uncertain.

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Definitions:

Well-Being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health and prosperity.

Legal Contracts

Agreements that are enforceable by law, outlining rights and obligations among parties involved.

Social Contract

An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, such as sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.

Universal Ethical Principles

The fundamental guidelines that apply to people across all cultures, societies, and situations, emphasizing moral behaviors and actions.