Define disparagement, and state why it is a problem that is to be avoided in health care practice

Disparagement is to belittle, or criticize the skill, knowledge, or qualifications of another professional. Modern health care is the practice of team medicine. Anything that brings discredit to other members of the health care team hurts the team as a whole and also the patients and communities we serve.

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When treating a patient for an overdose, the highest priority of care is placed on:

A) managing the airway and breathing. B) determining what and how much drug was taken. C) establishing the patient's risk for suicide. D) contacting law enforcement.

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Determine the nozzle reaction from a 3-inch handline equipped with a 1 1/2-inch tip solid stream nozzle operating at a nozzle pressure of 50 psi

What will be an ideal response?

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