A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO a morning breakfast ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO a morning breakfast tray.
 
  After realizing the mistake, the nurse notified the physician as well as the client; explained the consequences of this mistake, which included a delay in the client's scheduled procedure; and documented the situation in the client's medical record. This nurse demonstrates which of the following?
  1. Altruism
  2. Integrity
  3. Social justice
  4. Human dignity

Question 2

A nurse is working with a local agency to provide care to the inadequately insured by helping to staff an after-hours clinic. This nurse is demonstrating which of the following professional values?
 
  1. Human dignity
  2. Altruism
  3. Social justice
  4. Integrity

[zhanghao]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Altruism is a concern for the welfare and well-being of others. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 2: Integrity is acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice.
Rationale 3: Social justice is upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 4: Human dignity is respect for the worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. That is not the value described here.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Human dignity is respect for the worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 2: Altruism is concern for the welfare and well-being of others. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 3: Social justice is upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. This value is demonstrated in professional practice when the nurse works to ensure equal treatment under the law and equal access to quality health care.
Rationale 4: Integrity is acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. That is not the value described here.

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[zhanghao]

Great! Please up vote