The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishes she had never started it, but now feels obligated to continue. The nurse explains that:
a. once treatment has begun, the doctor should decide about any changes.
b. she may change her mind about treatment at any time.
c. decisions about treatment should be made by the person who is her medical power of attorney.
d. cessation of treatment will shorten her life.
Question 2
The patient is attempting to make an informed decision about whether to have a life-extending treatment done. The essential piece of information that is significant in the decision is:
a. whether the quality of life will improve after the procedure is done.
b. the cost of the treatment.
c. the amount of time treatment will take.
d. whether insurance will cover the cost of treatment.
Female choice based on male appearance.
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Early in the twentieth century, when malnutrition was common, companies such as this one advertised
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