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Extreme shortness of breath is considered a life-threatening condition.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Why do you think brochures should be printed using layman's terms only? Do you think there is any problem with giving a patient an educational pamphlet that is far above that patient's level of medical understanding? Why or why not?
 
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Answer to Question 1

True

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Brochures should be printed in verbiage and language that patients can understand. If the patient does not understand the information in the brochure, he may not appropriately follow directions for care or fully understand the extent of his condition.





 

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