What does the doctrine of parens patriae mean? Give an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Parens patriae is a legal doctrine that gives the state the authority to act in a child's best interest. One example might be when the state takes a child away from a parent who is known to be abusing their child.
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A 50-year-old woman with a history of epilepsy is actively seizing. Care for this patient should focus primarily on:
A) frequently suctioning her airway and carefully restraining her. B) protecting her from injury and ensuring adequate ventilation. C) administering high-flow oxygen and requesting an ALS ambulance. D) placing a bite block in between her molars and giving her oxygen.
Mortality rates can be adjusted for age, ______, race, and other characteristics of the population to make the rates comparable across these factors.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).