Parathyroid hormone affects the calcium level of the bones

Which of the following types of medical waste is NOT always hazardous?

a. Solid b. Chemical c. Radioactive d. Infectious

Your patient is a 24-year-old male who is severely depressed. He tells you that he can't "handle the pressure" anymore and that he wants to die. He is refusing transport. Which of the following is the most appropriate decision regarding this patient's care?

A) Leave the scene and allow law enforcement to handle the situation. B) Transport the patient against his will with the assistance of law enforcement. C) Respect the patient's wishes; he is alert, oriented, and capable of giving consent. D) Contact the patient's family to find out what their wishes are.