The nurse is wondering if the cancer treatments might be more harmful than the progression of the disease because of the dangerous side effects of chemotherapy. What ethical principle is the nurse struggling with in this situation?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Nonmaleficence
Ans: D
Autonomy is the right of individuals to self-determination. Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm. Beneficence is the desire to act in the best interest of others. Justice is the fair distribution of rights and resources.
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1. Prevent patients from making errors in medication administration 2. Preventing noncompliance 3. Ensuring informed consent 4. Monitor translators for accuracy 5. Reducing client anxiety
An outcome for a client is that he will demonstrate mentally healthy behavior. The behavior that
indicates the outcome is being met is that the client a. behaves without considering the consequences of his actions. b. sees himself as approaching his ideals and as capable of meeting demands. c. passively allows others to assume responsibility for major areas of his life. d. is aggressive in meeting his own needs without considering the rights of others.
In the cardiac cycle, once the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds that in the aorta and the pressure in the right ventricle exceeds that in the pulmonary artery, the
a. A-V node is stimulated. c. A-V valves open. b. semilunar valves open. d. semilunar valves close.
The nurse is discharging a patient from the emergency department. The patient will need to walk with crutches for a sprained ankle. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure that the patient will safely use the crutches at home?
1. Demonstrate the use of the crutches and ask for a return demonstration before discharge. 2. Provide a written handout on the use of crutches. 3. Demonstrate the use of the crutches while the patient observes from the wheelchair. 4. Instruct the family member on the use of the crutches and suggest he or she access the Internet for any questions.