Your friend Jessica calls to tell you she went to see her family physician and he recommended she have a colonoscopy. Jessica tells you she doesn’t know what a colonoscopy is and she was too afraid to ask the doctor. She asks you to explain it to her. Explain what you would tell Jessica. Describe how your knowledge of medical terminology helped you determine what to say to Jessica. Describe a circumstance that knowledge of medical terminology could potentially be an advantage in your personal life.

Your friend Jessica calls to tell you she went to see her family physician and he recommended she have a colonoscopy. Jessica tells you she doesn’t know what a colonoscopy is and she was too afraid to ask the doctor. She asks you to explain it to her. Explain what you would tell Jessica. Describe how your knowledge of medical terminology helped you determine what to say to Jessica. Describe a circumstance that knowledge of medical terminology could potentially be an advantage in your personal life.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter10: The Nervous System And Mental Health

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 60LE

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