A community mental health nurse worked for 6 months to establish a relationship with a delusional and suspicious patient. The patient is fired from employment, has no money for medication, and decompensates within 1 week
Should the patient be hospitalized or provided with medication and allowed to remain at home? Which two ethical principle(s) are most relevant to the team's decision making? a. Justice
b. Beneficence
c. Veracity
d. Confidentiality
e. Autonomy
B, E
The nurse's desire to do good (beneficence) is in conflict with the patient's right to the least restrictive setting (autonomy). Justice refers to treating patients fairly and equally. Veracity refers to telling the truth. Confidentiality is maintained, regardless of the decision.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).