The MORAL model is especially useful in clarifying ethical problems that result from conflicting obligations
Collecting data about the ethical problem and who should be involved in the decision-making process is represented by which part of the mnemonic MORAL?
A) Massage the dilemma
B) Outline options
C) Review criteria and resolve
D) Affirm position and act
A
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After the anesthesiologist has a difficult time intubating a patient, which potential risk does the nurse assess for?
A) Hyperthermia B) Tachycardia C) Hypovolemia D) Broken teeth
Before applying a warm pack to reduce a patient's discomfort from back spasms, a nurse will
1. Warm the towel in the microwave. 2. Check peripheral pulses for a baseline. 3. Assess the skin for edema and color. 4. Prepare the warm pack using sterile technique.
A __________ represents an interpretation, evaluation, conclusion, or prediction about the world that we endorse as true.
a. perception b. belief c. thought d. concept.
The physician orders enteric-coated aspirin, 300 mg every day, for the patient with a nasogastric tube. What is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Crush the tablet, dissolve it in 30 mL of water, and administer through the tube. 2. Put the tablet in the tube, "milk" it down the tube, and then flush the tube with 60 mL of water. 3. Withhold the medication and contact the physician. 4. Substitute plain aspirin, dissolve it in 30 mL of water, and administer through the tube.