A registered nurse knows that an oncology patient undergoing a bone marrow transplant will spend weeks in isolation in the hospital. During that time the patient will be at an increased risk for infection and other complications and may not recover
The nurse ensures that the patient has been given information regarding the risks and potential benefits of the procedure. The nurse is following which ethical principle? a. Autonomy
b. Justice
c. Fidelity
d. Nonmaleficence
D
The principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm) promotes a continuing effort to consider the potential for harm even when it is necessary to promote health. It is helpful in guiding your discussions about new or controversial technologies. Autonomy deals with independence and self-determination. Justice refers to fairness or equity of health care resources. Fidelity refers to maintaining promises and faithfulness.
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1. "I knew that effective delegation made my job easier, but I never thought about how it could benefit the hospital." 2. "The clients on our unit come and go so frequently that delegation is of little benefit." 3. "I just don't understand why people think delegation is difficult; all you have to do is tell other people what to do." 4. "Now I know that effective delegation means telling my nursing staff when they need to have their regular work done."
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The manager reviews the night shift supervisor?s notes and learns nothing regarding a nurse?s behavior. The night shift supervisor?s notes are vague. What other type of documentation should the manager review? 1. Critical incidents 2. Peer review evaluation 3. Group evaluation 4. The nurse?s file
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Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client regarding the safe use of this medication? A) "Be careful not to drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication." B) "Be sure and always take this medication with food." C) "Stop taking this medication if you experience dry mouth." D) "Try to avoid taking any medications containing aspirin while taking this medication."