"To do good for others" is an example of which ethical principle?
a. Nonmaleficence
b. Fidelity
c. Beneficence
d. Confidentiality
C
Beneficence means doing good for clients and providing benefit balanced against risk.
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A nurse has just completed training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which statement made by the nurse indicates that training has been successful?
1. "Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA." 2. "I need to verbally provide the patient with the privacy notice." 3. "I cannot discuss a patient's health history with family members without the patient's permission." 4. "Financial information relating to payment for services is not subject to the HIPAA regulations."
The nurse is preparing to discharge a postpartum client. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
A. "You may want to take a long walk each day to get your energy back." B. "Many new mothers need to nap once or twice a day during the first weeks." C. "If you become too fatigued, you should switch from breastfeeding to formula." D. "Exhaustion indicates that your nutritional intake is not adequate."
Why are health professionals concerned about the trend toward eating more food away from home?
a. Larger portion sizes often contribute to excessive caloric intake. b. Eating away from home means less social interaction. c. Eating out tends to decrease the variety of foods eaten. d. Restaurant meals are associated with more sedentary lifestyles.
Which condition can be treated with miotics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and beta-adrenergic blocking agents?
A. macular degeneration B. presbyopia C. cataracts D. glaucoma