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