Which of the following concepts means to "do no harm?"
a. Beneficence
b. Nonaleficence
c. Autonomy
d. None of the above
B
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____________________ is the vital process of discovering meaning, purpose, fulfillment, and values in life
Fill in the blank with correct word.
An older adult patient diagnosed with delirium is anxious, agitated, and experiencing visual hallucinations. The nurse entering the room to assess vital signs should
a. announce his or her name and title, and what is happening. b. silently take the vital signs to minimize stimulation. c. ask the patient to identify place, person, and time. d. turn on all lights in the room.
Which statement by a nurse demonstrates cultural competence?
a. "Without knowledge of cultural diversity, misunderstandings arise between patient and nurse." b. "Nurses who assume care for persons of different cultures need to assume those beliefs as their own in order to give good care." c. "Women of most cultures have adopted assertive communication." d. "Traditional healing practices should not be combined with Western medicine to treat a patient."