A student must choose between helping a patient in discomfort and finishing a written task on time. How important is the time left before the task is due?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Of minor importance
- Step 1: Patient comfort is the priority, though meeting deadlines is a professional skill. Step 2. The deadline matters, but a short delay to help a patient is minor against the patient's needs. Answer: Of minor importance. Why not the others: 'Very important' suggests the deadline outweighs the patient's discomfort.
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