Nonmaleficence is defined as _____
A) including the qualities of kindness, mercy, and charity
B) needing someone to decide for an individual who cannot decide for himself
C) recognizing that ethical choices may result in adverse outcomes
D) the prohibition against doing harm and an obligation to maximize the good
D
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A. The patient has a wound infection. B. The patient has 2+ pitting edema. C. The patient's periwound is indurated. D. The patient has 4+ pitting edema.
Why do you think patients who seek preventive care might be able to avoid expensive or long-term care for certain health conditions? What healthcare conditions can you think of that would likely be less serious if discovered during a preventive
healthcare visit, instead of waiting for symptoms to arise?