Patient R is seriously injured in an automobile accident, and his chances of survival are slim. During his diagnostic workup, lab tests reveal that he is HIV positive
The health care professional who decides to withhold the test results from R is violating the ethical principle of: A) Veracity
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Beneficence
D) Autonomy
A
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This principle is central to all nurse–patient interactions because the quality of this relationship depends on trust and integrity. Veracity is truthfulness; withholding information violates it.
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a. "Fertilization of an ovum requires penetration by several sperm." b. "An ovum must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation." c. "It takes 4 to 5 days for sperm to reach the fallopian tubes." d. "Sperm live for only 24 hours following ejaculation."
________________ is a narrowing of the preputial opening of the foreskin, which prevents the foreskin from being retracted over the penis
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Which aspects of nursing in today?s health care system must an effective nurse manager be aware of? Select all that apply
1. Consistency 2. Decreasing resources 3. Adequate staffing 4. Increasing retirees 5. Complicated technology
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A) Aggressive hypoglycemic control B) Use of hypotonic IV fluids C) Early enteral nutritional support D) Maintaining the competence of the vascular system