Which of the following methods is most effective when getting a consensus among family members of a patient who lacks decisionmaking capacity?

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Which of the following methods is most effective when getting a consensus among family members of a patient who lacks decisionmaking capacity?

A. Remove oneself from the room and allow the family to discuss among themselves B. Tactfully argue for the most effective procedure C. Use active listening to query about decision-making processes, expectations, and understanding of the patient's illness D. Ask the most senior member of the family to make the final decision

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When advising an Asian Indian patient to reduce his/her risk for coronary heart disease, which of the following dietary changes would be the most effective?

A. Recommend healthy substitutions for ingredients typically found in traditional food B. Avoid curry, a common Indian spice C. Recommend the addition of lean beef D. Replace herbs in the patient's diet with salt

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements is true about ad hoc interpreters?

A. They are generally preferred over using hospital employees B. They almost always have experience with medical terminology C. They are generally less useful than trained medical interpreters D. They always contribute to better health care experiences

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Physicians should examine the ecological/environmental context of patients before which of the following?

A. Performing a physical examination B. Asking the patient to state the purpose of the visit C. Meeting the patient for the first time D. Discussing a therapeutic plan

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse talks with a person whose spouse died suddenly while jogging. Which is the appropriate statement for the nurse?

A. At least your spouse did not suffer. B. It's better to go quickly as your spouse did. C. The loss of your spouse must be very painful for you. D. You'll begin to feel better after you get over the shock.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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