Extra Legal/Ethical Review
what are two parts of the pleadings phase?
petition elements of the claim
perseverance
requires the nurse to be cautious of an easy answer. if the nurse clarifies some information after taking to the client directly, he or she is demonstrating perseverance
fairness
requires the nurse to listen to both the sides in any decision
which ethical principle is violated when the nurse forgets to give a painkiller to a client as promised? a. justice b. fidelity c. veracity d. nonmaleficence
b. fidelity
what is an effective method of generating a large volume of creative and innovative ideas?
brainstorming
autonomy
commitment to include clients in decisions about all aspect of care as a way of acknowledging and protecting their independence
what are three elements of discover of a lawsuit?
experts medical records depositions of witnesses
after determining that an ethical dilemma exists in a situation, the nurse should...
focus on gathering information from multiple sources
accountability
ability to answer for ones actions
beneficence
taking positive actions to help others.
fidelity
agreement to keep promises
humility
associated with recognizing the need for more information for making a decision
nonmaleficence
avoiding harming an individual
in what instances can a minor give consent for himself or herself for medical treatment? select all that apply: a. the minor can give consent for his or her siblings b. the minor can give consent for any venereal disease c. the minor can give consent if he or she is lawfully married d. the minor can give consent for an abortion
b c d