The ethical principle that implies that others are worthy of high regard is:
a. beneficence. c. respect for persons.
b. fidelity. d. distributive justice.
C
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1. Arrange an agreement with law enforcement for rapid response on these incidents. 2. Post a sign stating that pain management medications are not given unless the client is admitted to the hospital. 3. Develop a team of staff who would be on call for these types of situations. 4. Organize a training program to educate staff on how to manage these types of situations.
When planning care for a trauma patient, which statement does the nurse understand best describes the body's response to stress?
A) The stress response is the result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. B) The stress response boosts the adaptive immune response. C) The stress response suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. D) The stress response has a negative effect on the endogenous opioid pathway.
Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2010 ) describes the model of professional nursing practice regulation. What is the base on which this model stands?
1. Nursing practice acts and rules and regulations 2. Scope of practice, standards of practice, code of ethics, specialty certification 3. Healthcare policies and procedures 4. Self-determination
A woman comes into the ED staggering and under the influence of alcohol. The staff members recognize her as having a chronic drinking problem
She declares, "I do not have a problem. I can stop drinking any day." The defense mechanism displayed is: 1. Humor 2. Denial 3. Devaluation 4. Sublimation