The nurse makes practice decisions based upon each patient's unique characteristics, the relationship between the patient and the nurse, and the most humanistic course of action in the particular case circumstance
Which branch of ethics does this reflect? 1. Virtual ethics
2. Duty ethics
3. Utilitarian ethics
4. Situational ethics
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Rationale: Virtual ethics emphasizes development of good character and habitually performing in this quality character mode.
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1. bone demineralization, peripheral neuropathy. 2. fatigue, drug side effects. 3. impaired immune response, malnutrition. 4. multiple life changes, hormone deficiencies.
A member of an investigational drug study team is working with healthy volunteers whose participation will help to determine the optimal dosage range and pharmacokinetics of the drug. The team member is participating in what type of study?
a. Phase I b. Phase II c. Phase III d. Phase IV
A nurse is caring for a client after a perineal prostatectomy. What nursing care measure should be employed when caring for the client?
A) Inform the client that difficulty can occur when sitting up. B) Report to the physician if urine is dribbling after wound catheter removal. C) Ask the client to consult the physician if the wound does not heal in 2 weeks. D) Avoid performing sitz bath procedures after the surgery.
A patient's relationships are intense and unstable. The patient initially idealizes the significant other and then devalues him or her, resulting in frequent feelings of emptiness. This patient will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of mental health?
a. Effectiveness in work b. Communication skills c. Productive activities d. Fulfilling relationships