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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse who follows through with a patient's request to keep her as pain-free as possible until her time of death is practicing which ethical principle?
 
  a. justice c. fidelity
  b. veracity d. autonomy

Question 2

Your client has a third-degree sacral decubitus ulcer that requires cleansing. What would be the appropriate cleaning solution?
 
  1. hydrogen peroxide
  2. Dakin's solution
  3. saline
  4. acetic acid


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Fidelity is the principle of promise keeping or the duty to keep one's promise or word. Justice is the principle of fairness. Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth. Autonomy is the respect for an individual's right to self-determination or respect for individual liberty.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


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