A nurse sees a patient quietly crying in her room. The nurse enters the room, sits in the chair facing the patient, and says, "Something seems to be troubling you
" This exchange is an example of the practical application of which of the following ethical principles?
a. Beneficence c. Veracity
b. Autonomy d. Nonmaleficence
A
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An adolescent patient is having a moral conflict because an abortion is desired but it is against the patient's religion. Which religions forbid or restrict abortions?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Roman Catholicism B. Christian Science C. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints D. Jehovah's Witness E. Unitarian Church
The nurse is assessing a client's eyes during a comprehensive health assessment. The nurse knows that the client who demonstrates clinical manifestations of which of the following conditions will require immediate intervention?
1. Acute glaucoma 2. Blepharitis 3. Periorbital edema 4. Anisocoria
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic alcoholism. Which vitamins should the nurse expect this patient to be prescribed?
Select all that apply. 1. thiamine (vitamin B1) 2. folic acid 3. cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 4. vitamin E 5. potassium chloride
When asked what a mental status examination is intended to reveal about the patient, the nurse Answer:
a. "It gives us a more complete family history.". b. "It reflects the patient's current state of function.". c. "It reveals a lot about the patient's past experiences.". d. "It helps us determine the patient's future prognosis.".