A CHN Has Been Asked to Meet with a Couple

question 4

Multiple Choice

A CHN has been asked to meet with a couple that recently emigrated from Botswana.The clinic doctor told the man about his wife's diagnosis of breast cancer, and the couple was about to leave.Although all of the following actions by the CHN might be appropriate, which one is probably the most important action, ethically?

• A)Insisting that the family set up a surgical appointment for the wife immediately
• B)Assessing the family's current living situation, including insurance and other assets
• C)Educating the family about breast cancer, including the standard treatment and the prognosis
• D)Interviewing the family to find out about their perception of the threat to the family's well-being

---

Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The increase or decrease in the total cost of a production run for making one additional unit of an item.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or utility gained by consuming an extra unit of a good or service.

Diamond

A naturally occurring gemstone composed of carbon, known for its hardness and brilliance, often used in jewelry.

Marginal Analysis

The examination of the costs and benefits of a small (marginal) change in the production of goods or services.