Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Defense to a Charge

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate defense to a charge of assault and battery?

• A) Presence of a medical order
• B) Knowledge of what is best for the patient
• C) Informed consent
• D) Living will

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Definitions:

Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a highly traumatic event, characterized by persistent distress and anxiety.

Psychophysical Disorder

Health problems that involve both psychological and physical aspects, often indicating a mental condition manifesting as physical symptoms.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest and digest" activities, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" responses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, widening air passages, and other physiological changes.