The correct answer is lumbar curvature.
Consent is NOT given if:
- A person simply states no; no is a clear given answer that consent is not being specified.
- A delay in speech, a stutter or hesitation.
- The person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that may make them react differently than normal.
- The person is very slowed and tired, closing their eyes while speaking, laying down, etc.
Consent IS given if:
- When asked the person says yes quickly, eagerly, and is not under the influence of any brain altering drug or alcohol.
- The person appears wide awake, does not slur or stutter, and makes best attempt to show they are interested.
This is an example of bargaining. Bargaining, during the death and dying, occurs when a deathly sick person wants to do one more thing before they die. They feel as if they want to accomplish something before they pass. For example, if a child has cancer and would want to see Lebron James before they die, that would be bargaining.
The requirement of HIPPA is that clear communication should be done in a health care environment and should be between the individual in a daily basis either through a verbal as well as non verbal like the written communication and documentation.
