You are called to treat a 25-year-old man who is alert and having difficulty breathing. After making contact with your patient, he extends his arm out to allow you to take his blood pressure. This is an example of

A. actual consent
B. informed consent
C. implied consent
D. formal consent

Answer: A. actual consent

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Calculate the mean for the following data: 25, 27, 30, 30.

A. 112 B. 28 C. 0.0357 D. 27

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