Three patients arrive at the free clinic in need of the same medication, but there is only enough in stock for one person
The nurse in charge of the clinic asks herself, "Who needs this medicine most?" This question suggests which of the following?
a. The nurse is utilizing a material rule of distributive justice to make her decision.
b. Decisions about how to distribute scarce medications are capricious.
c. The nurse should collaborate with the clinic physician when she makes this type of decision.
d. There are no rules regulating distribution of scarce medications in this facility.
A
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A) Knee pain, abdominal rash, subcutaneous nodules B) An elevated temperature, back pain, loss of hair C) Fatigue, slow pulse, frequent urination D) Loss of weight, abdominal pain, chest pain
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