The LPN is assigned to 30 residents in a LTC facility. She is administering medications and is supposed to administer a heart medication
The apical pulse must be taken before the medication is given. The nurse feels she just doesn't have time to stop and take the pulse. When she charts, she looks at the record of previous pulse counts and arrives at an average. She charts this pulse with the medication. This is an example of:
1.
ethical behavior.
2.
unethical behavior.
3.
abuse of power.
4.
deontology.
ANS: 2
This is an example of unethical behavior. The LPN is required to administer medication with accuracy. She is also lacking in honesty when she charted a blood pressure she did not take. Finally, she is putting the patient at risk. Perhaps the patient's blood pressure reading is such that the medication should be withheld and the doctor notified.
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