A nurse manager who provides leadership in a long-term care facility prioritizes the need for residents to have current and relevant immunizations, stating, "it's inconvenient and costly, but it provides protection not only to the person getting
the vaccine but to all those that they're in contact with.". Which of the following ethical philosophies most likely underlies the nurse's statement? A) Nonmaleficence
B) Absolutism
C) Utilitarianism
D) Relativism
C
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The nurse's emphasis on providing a perceived good to a maximum number of individuals is typical of a utilitarian outlook.
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A) "Let's work together to plan your day along with your treatments." B) "The sooner you cooperate, the sooner you will get to leave." C) "If you are more cooperative, perhaps we can arrange a visit from your friends." D) "Please don't make me call your parents about this."
The harder and more discrete a node, the more likely that there is a(n):
a. innocent cause. b. infection. c. malignancy. d. metabolic disease.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A patient who suffers from frequent migraines tells the nurse, "My life feels chaotic and out of my control. I will not be able to manage if anything else happens." Which response should the nurse make initially?
a. "Regular exercise may get your mind off the pain." b. "Guided imagery can be helpful in regaining control." c. "Tell me more about how your life has been recently." d. "Your previous coping strategies can be very helpful to you now."