The premature termination of patient care without the patient's permission may constitute which of the following?

a. Abandonment
b. Malfeasance
c. Misfeasance
d. Negligence

Ans: a. Abandonment

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A health problem that results from exposure to a workplace health hazard such as chemical fumes is a(n):

terminal disease. workplace injury. workers' compensation accident. occupational disease.

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