As you walk behind Angela (RN), you notice that she has a patient’s blood results open. Angela says to you, ‘I saw my ex’s new partner at pathology last week, and I want to know what’s wrong with her’. Throughout your career you will encounter situations which will call on your moral courage and decision making. As a beginning practitioner what would you do and why?

As you walk behind Angela (RN), you notice that she has a patient’s blood results open. Angela says to you, ‘I saw my ex’s new partner at pathology last week, and I want to know what’s wrong with her’. Throughout your career you will encounter situations which will call on your moral courage and decision making. As a beginning practitioner what would you do and why?

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter11: Documentation And Goals Assessment

Section: Chapter Questions

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