The nurse is present when the physician discusses the potential effects of a chemotherapy regimen for a client with cancer. Weighing the benefits of the chemotherapy against possible side effects is an example of which ethical principle?
a. Paternalism
b. Beneficence
c. Justice
d. Autonomy
B
Beneficence stresses the importance of preventing harm and promoting the client's well-being. When benefits versus negative effects of an intervention are compared, the client is better informed and can evaluate what could be done in his or her best interest. Autonomy implies self-determination, justice refers to equality, and paternalism refers to the male head of the family for decision making.
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1. Deductive using quantitative research methods. 2. Inductive using quantitative research methods. 3. Deductive using qualitative research methods. 4. Inductive using qualitative research methods.
The information that the nurse recognizes as pertinent patient self-care for a patient with sickle cell anemia is:
1. exercise 3 to 4 hours a day. 2. consume a daily high-fat diet. 3. drink 4 to 6 L of fluid daily. 4. rest 10 to 12 hours each day.
Communication during the maintenance phase of the system's life cycle is crucial. Which is most beneficial to the organization during the maintenance phase?
A) A newsletter for users is posted yearly on accessible sites for new information. B) A help desk provides 24/7 telephone user support for employees. C) Users are given Internet access and procedure manual to troubleshoot problems. D) A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) is posted on a password-protected site.
What groups of individuals does the common pitfall in intervention research of lack of incentive apply?
1 . Participants who do not want to receive the intervention or participate in research 2 . Participants who do not want to be randomized 3 . Participants who do not adhere to protocols 4 . Participants who drop out of the study A) 1, 2 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 4 D) 3, 4