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ETearle · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

What actions should be taken by the nurse to increase the possibility of doing no harm while caring for a patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. Never participate in any action that will deliberately harm the patient.
b. Question how to do the least amount of harm when doing something that is expected to result in good.
c. Make sure the patient has agreed to the procedure verbally or in writing.
d. Perform new procedures without seeking supervision.
e. Become aware of side effects of commonly administered medications.

Question 2

The introduction of the nursing process and critical thinking into nursing practice has resulted in increased ethical and legal responsibilities for nurses in the areas of (select all that apply):

a. peer reporting.
b. accountability.
c. personal ethics.
d. patient advocacy.
e. cost containment.

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Each of these measures, except option D, would increase the potential for nonmaleficence in practice. Performing new procedures without seeking supervision has an increased potential for doing harm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Peer monitoring and reporting are essential to patient safety and professional integrity. Accountability means being held accountable for all nursing actions performed. Because the scope of practice has expanded, nursing accountability is greater. Patient advocacy requires the nurse to provide more information to patients. Personal ethics and cost containment are not included as areas of increased ethical and legal responsibility.