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Consider the following argument and its map. “But is the existence of God disproven by the very suffering that drives many individuals to religion? Some people think so, and, in fact, the existence of suffering is one of the main reasons people don’t believe in God. Let’s think about it seriously, though. 2 If our actions didn’t have moral value then life would be meaningless so 3 God would want our actions to have moral value. Clearly, 4 if we didn’t have free will then none of our actions would have moral value which means that 5 God would allow us to have free will, and 6 beings that have free will are bound to cause suffering because 7 beings that have free will are bound to make mistakes. It follows from all this that 1 God would allow suffering to occur.” MC 3.4c Central Argument.pngSuppose Larry says, “Just because beings with free will are bound to make mistakes, I don’t see why that means that they’re bound to cause suffering. Couldn’t beings with free will just make the sort of mistakes that don’t cause suffering?” What part of the argument is Larry criticizing? Identify the premise or inference, and write it in the space below.

Consider the following argument and its map. “But is the existence of God disproven by the very suffering that drives many individuals to religion? Some people think so, and, in fact, the existence of suffering is one of the main reasons people don’t believe in God. Let’s think about it seriously, though. 2 If our actions didn’t have moral value then life would be meaningless so 3 God would want our actions to have moral value. Clearly, 4 if we didn’t have free will then none of our actions would have moral value which means that 5 God would allow us to have free will, and 6 beings that have free will are bound to cause suffering because 7 beings that have free will are bound to make mistakes. It follows from all this that 1 God would allow suffering to occur.” MC 3.4c Central Argument.pngPremise 2 says “If our actions didn’t have moral value then life would be meaningless.” Which of the following objections, if true, would show premise 2 to be false?

Consider the following argument and its map. “But is the existence of God disproven by the very suffering that drives many individuals to religion? Some people think so, and, in fact, the existence of suffering is one of the main reasons people don’t believe in God. Let’s think about it seriously, though. 2 If our actions didn’t have moral value then life would be meaningless so 3 God would want our actions to have moral value. Clearly, 4 if we didn’t have free will then none of our actions would have moral value which means that 5 God would allow us to have free will, and 6 beings that have free will are bound to cause suffering because 7 beings that have free will are bound to make mistakes. It follows from all this that 1 God would allow suffering to occur.” MC 3.4c Central Argument.pngTrue or false? If we examine this missing premise and decide that it is false, this shows that inference C is bad.

Hair loss is only caused by genetic factors and cannot be influenced by lifestyle choices.

Match the ingredient to its benefit in hair care.

The nurse is reviewing a client’s understanding of a scheduled vasectomy. Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional teaching?

The nurse is working in the office of a health care provider specializing in women’s health. Which client should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for complications related to prescribed oral contraceptives?

A female client is scheduled for a laparoscopy for the determination of endometriosis. What actions should the nurse take postoperatively? 

A 50-year-old woman tells the nurse, “It is such a relief not to need birth control anymore. I haven’t had a period in 3 months.” How should the nurse reply? 

The nurse is working at a sporting event when a football player is injured after being tackled. The nurse is first to respond on the field. What action by the nurse is unsafe?