Phenylketonuria is a congenital disease caused by a defect in the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. The unmetabolized protein accumulates in the bloodstream, and if undetected and untreated, it will result in ________

The last step in the ethical decision-making model is to:

A) Find the ethical principles that apply B) Decide on a course of action C) Learn from the outcome of your action D) Ask others their opinion of what you should do

Acute care is described by all of the following, EXCEPT

A) it is considered routine hospitalization and surgery B) it implies a level of urgency C) the patient needs access to health care services immediately D) based on the seriousness, the patient may be admitted to the hospital