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Who can legally speak for a patient when they cannot speak for themselves?
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What is the name of a person who cannot speak?
A person who cannot speak is often referred to as mute.
What is one who likes to hear themselves speak called?
A person who enjoys hearing themselves speak excessively is commonly referred to as a "grandstander" or "pontificator."
What has a tongue that cannot speak eyes that cannot see and a soul that cannot be saved?
A shoe.
Do people that cannot speak have different cognitive functioning?
People who cannot speak may have different cognitive functioning depending on the underlying reason for their inability to speak. For example, individuals who were born without the ability to speak, such as those with congenital deafness, may develop alternative communication skills like sign language and have typical cognitive functioning. However, those who lose the ability to speak due to an acquired condition or injury may experience changes in cognitive functioning since their ability to express themselves and process language may be compromised.
What are people who couldn't speak called?
People who cannot speak are often referred to as mute or nonverbal.
Why is it considered wrong to speak ill of dead?
Because they cannot defend themselves.
Can kangaroos speak English?
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How can a baby can be physically and emotionally demanding?
Caring for a person who cannot feed themselves, who cannot toilet themselves and cannot speak is demanding. When this person sleeps in short bursts and cries repeatedly, the stress level climbs. Caring for a baby is difficult and so worth it.
How can a dying patient undergo the sacrament of reconciliation if the patient cannot speak anymore or is too weak already?
I'm not quite sure what a sacrament of reconciliation is, but if the patient is Christian, they may offer up a silent prayer asking for forgiveness for their sins.
When is a mental status examination not appropriate?
The MSE cannot be given to a patient who cannot pay attention to the examiner, for example as a result of being in a coma or unconscious; or is completely unable to speak (aphasic); or is not fluent in the language of the examiner.
What lips cannot speak?
A woman's vulva has lip that cannot speak.
Can dogs speak?
dogs cannot speak!
What is a person that cannot hear or speak?
a person who cannot speak or hear is known as a mute
What does it mean when a patient won't open their eyes or speak after a Spinal Operation?
it means the patient is paralized
What does a mute cannot do?
A mute cannot speak.
What is a person called that cannot speak or hear?
a person who cannot speak or hear is known as a mute
When can people refuse treatment for themselves or others?
When a person is competent and is not intent to do self-harm, he or she can refuse treatment. A person designated to make medical decisions for another person who is unconscious and cannot speak for themselves can direct treatment.
