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A new nurse has just started work on an oncology unit.One of the clients has decided to discontinue treatment,even though he understands that his life will be shortened extensively if he does.The nurse is having difficulty with this situation and decides to approach a seasoned nurse for insight and a way to help support this particular client.The nurse is exemplifying which aspect of caring?


Definitions:

Cladogram

A diagram depicting the evolutionary relationships between different groups of organisms, showing how they diverged from a common ancestor.

Lines of Descent

The lineage or genealogical sequence tracing the transmission of genetic traits from ancestors to descendants.

Homoplasy

Similarity in the characters in different species that is due to convergent evolution, not common descent. Characters that exhibit such similarity are called homoplastic features or homoplastic traits. Compare with homology.

Modified Leaves

Modified leaves are leaves that have evolved to perform functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection, storage, or reproduction.

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