You have covered an open chest wound with your gloved hand and the patient's breathing has improved. In order to free your hand to provide further care, you should:

A) cover the wound with a sterile dressing.
B) remove your hand to see if the wound has closed.
C) apply a bulky dressing over the wound.
D) cover the wound with an occlusive dressing.

D

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A patient asks his physician "Can you help me die in peace?" The physician agrees to withhold medical treatment for this patient. This is an example of what type of euthanasia?

A. Common law B. Passive C. Involuntary D. Active E. Physician-assisted

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