In Some Cases, a Patient Is Ready to Be Discharged

question 12

Multiple Choice

In some cases, a patient is ready to be discharged from the hospital, but at the last minute, the patient develops a condition that requires him or her to stay an additional night. An example of when a patient might have to stay an additional night is when the patient ____.

• A)is feeling better
• B)has no pain
• C)has no additional cough
• D)develops a fever

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Definitions:

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Obedience

Compliance with orders or requests from authority figures, or adherence to societal norms and laws.

Core Values

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