Author Question: A client is diagnosed with a genetic disorder that could affect other members of her family. The ... (Read 57 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with a genetic disorder that could affect other members of her family. The conflict that could occur if this information is shared with the client's family would be within the ethical principle of:

1. beneficence.
2. autonomy.
3. nonmaleficence.
4. justice.

Question 2

The nurse is planning interventions to address the potential problem of mucositis for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following assessment findings caused the nurse to identify the client as being at risk for this side effect?

1. Client prescribed chemotherapy
2. Client age 50
3. Client lives alone
4. Client is fatigued

ergserg · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The law protects the autonomy of competent individuals in making health care decisions regarding genetic testing and the lifestyle changes resulting from such tests. There may be a conflict between the rights of the individual and the rights of the family for whom this information may have relevance to health. The other choices do not apply to a conflict situation with a client and the family.

Answer to Question 2

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High risks for developing mucositis include age younger than 20, hematologic or head and neck cancer, preexisting oral disease, and chemotherapy and radiation. Age greater than 50, living arrangements, and level of fatigue do not increase a client's risk of developing mucositis.