The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: Select one: A. a predictable pattern that leads to serious injuries. B. th
e way in which traumatic injuries occur. C. the detection of less obvious life-threatening injuries. D. your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying injuries.
Answer: C. the detection of less obvious life-threatening injuries.
Explanation:
The suspicion may be defined as the act or instance of suspecting something wrong without any kind of proof or with the help of very few evidence. The suspicion is a state of uncertainty.
An index of suspicion can be defined as the suspicion that leads to the awareness or concern about a potentially serious unseen injury or illness. A high index of suspicion suggests the strong possibility of illness or internal injury.
The doctor would do this just in case there was cells or very small cancerous pieces left. If the cancer cells/pieces get hit by the chemo they will be gone. So it is an extra precaution to make sure nothing is left.