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magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse manager has a staff nurse who observes certain religious holidays. The manager tries to make sure that these observances can be met if possible. The manager is practicing which of the following values?

1. Human dignity
2. Social justice
3. Autonomy
4. Altruism

Question 2

Parents of a terminally ill child have decided to remove their child from life support, a decision that has met with little positive support. The nurse practices the value of autonomy through which of the following?

1. Showing respect for the family
2. Respecting the parents' decision
3. Referring the parents to social services
4. Asking to be assigned to a different client

orangecrush · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Human dignity is respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 2: Social justice is upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 3: Autonomy is the right to self-determination, and professional practice reflects autonomy when the nurse respects patients' rights to make decisions about their health care. That is not the value described here.
Rationale 4: Altruism is a concern for the welfare and well-being of others. A professional behavior of this value is demonstrating the understanding of cultures, beliefs, and perspectives of others.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A nurse can show respect for the family without respecting the decision of the parents.
Rationale 2: Autonomy is the right to self-determination, and professional practice reflects autonomy when the nurse respects patients' rights to make decisions about their health care.
Rationale 3: Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice.
Rationale 4: Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of patients and families to make decisions about health care.