Which of the Following Is a Potential Complication for a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential complication for a patient with atrial fibrillation?

• A) Asthma
• B) COPD
• C) Blood clot formation
• D) Renal failure

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or associations, rather than logical argument, to influence someone's attitude or behavior.

Dispositional Attributions

The inclination to assign the cause of a behavior or event to an individual's innate characteristics rather than to external factors.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.