In Determining the Course of Treatment for a 20-Year-Old Patient

Multiple Choice

In determining the course of treatment for a 20-year-old patient hospitalized for exacerbation of cystic fibrosis, the most effective course of action would be:

A) Formulating a treatment plan based on the therapist's knowledge of the disease and its treatment and then presenting it to the patient.
B) Formulating a treatment plan with the physician and nurse and then presenting it to the patient.
C) Interviewing the patient and strictly following the patient's preferences with regard to treatment.
D) Interviewing the patient to determine his or her preferences for treatment, formulating a treatment plan in collaboration with the nurse and physician based on both patient preferences and the team's knowledge of the disease and its treatment, and presenting it to the patient.