Which action, taken by the nurse, best illustrates the ethical ...

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Which action, taken by the nurse, best illustrates the ethical concept of justice?
 
  1. The nurse witnesses consent prior to a surgical procedure for a patient.
  2. The nurse advises the patient to take slow, deep breaths to try to relax before a urinary catheter is inserted.
  3. The nurse provides discharge teaching to a postoperative patient and spends time with a patient who is depressed.
  4. The nurse works with a physician to solve a patient problem.

Question 2

The nursing staff members report a problem to their nurse manager by saying, We know we are going to have a problem with this. This statement illustrates which stage of conflict?
 
  1. Perceived conflict
  2. Felt conflict
  3. Manifest conflict
  4. Latent conflict

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This is a standard role of the nurse and is associated with the legality of informed consent.
2. This illustrates the principle of beneficence.
3. This is an example of justice because the nurse is providing fair treatment and giving time to both patients.
4. This is an example of collaboration in healthcare.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. This stage requires recognition or awareness that conflict exists at a particular time.
2. This occurs when individuals begin to have feelings about the conflict such as anxiety or anger.
3. This is overt conflict.
4. The latent conflict stage involves the anticipation of conflict.