When dealing with an ethical decision regarding a complex client-care issue, the nurse uses the traditional approach instead of the theoretical approach to assist in decision making
Which concept is used frequently in the traditional approach to ethical decision making and is defined as acting to bring about the greatest good?
A)
Contextualism
B)
Principalism
C)
Deontology
D)
Utilitarianism
D
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A man with assessment findings associated with prostate cancer is having the tumor-associated antigen PSA drawn. The nurse anticipates this level will be used for which purposes?
1. To confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer 2. To rule out the presence of prostate cancer 3. To screen for the probability of prostate cancer 4. To assess efficacy of treatment 5. To determine presence of metastasis
After graduation from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX, what gives the nurse a legal right to practice?
A) enrolling in an advanced degree program B) filing NCLEX results in the county of residence C) being licensed by the State Board of Nursing D) having a signed letter confirming graduation
A patient has an abdominal wound. Before using a transfer belt to transfer the person, you need to:
a. Ask the person if it is OK b. Change the person's abdominal wound dressing c. Add extra dressings to the abdominal wound dressing d. Check with the nurse and the care plan