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Awilson837 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is analyzing the main principles of clinical ethics prior to planning care for a client. Which of the following are considered the main principles of clinical ethics? (Select all that apply.)

1. Malfeasance
2. Autonomy
3. Liberty
4. Nonmaleficence
5. Beneficence
6. Justice

Question 2

The nurse caring for elderly clients begins to experience anger, guilt, and frustration over the prescribed medical treatments for the clients. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following?

1. Moral distress
2. Burnout
3. Signs of a chronic illness
4. Evidence of an acute illness

tmlewis4706 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 5, 6
The four main principles of clinical ethics are: 1) autonomy, 2) nonmaleficence, 3) beneficence, and 4) justice. Liberty is a component of autonomy. Malfeasance is wrong or illegal conduct.

Answer to Question 2

1
Moral distress in nursing occurs when the nurse is aware of the right and moral action to take in client situations but is unable to carry out the action because of external constraints. This form of distress can lead to feelings of anger, guilt, and frustration. The nurse is not experiencing burnout though burnout could occur if moral distress continues. The nurse is not experiencing signs of a chronic or acute illness.