Two major theories of ethical thought frequently used in nursing are
A) utilitarianism and futility.
B) utilitarianism and deontology.
C) paternalism and futility.
D) bioethics and beneficence.
B
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A nurse explains that a test that can detect substance abuse for up to 1 year after only 2 or 3 days of use is performed on _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A patient is diagnosed with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which interventions would the nurse anticipate?
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