The nurse and physician are explaining that home care will b…
The nurse and physician are explaining that home care will be needed by a patient after discharge. The patient’s spouse states angrily that it will not be possible to provide the care recommended. What is the best response by the nurse?
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A nurse is responsible for a group of four patients on a busy surgical floor. The nurse ensures that all patients receive their scheduled medications and dressing changes on time, regardless of their insurance status, ethnicity, or personal attributes. This nursing action best reflects which ethical principle?
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A conscious and competent adult patient with terminal cancer decides to stop all chemotherapy treatments, despite the healthcare provider’s strong recommendation to continue. The nurse supports this decision and updates the care plan accordingly. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding?
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A nurse promises a patient that he will return in 10 minutes with pain medication after a procedure. The nurse ensures to come back within the promised timeframe with the medication. Which ethical principle is the nurse displaying?
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