Author Question: The nurse holds a client's hand during a painful procedure. This action shows a positive act ... (Read 41 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse holds a client's hand during a painful procedure. This action shows a positive act to-wards the client that is referred to as:

1. Veracity
2. Fidelity
3. Beneficence
4. Nonmaleficence

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by a terminally ill client reflects the best understanding of the purpose of a living will?

1. It will make sure my wishes are respected.
2. My family won't be burdened with making those hard decisions.
3. I don't want strangers making those kinds of decisions for me.
4. I can make my wishes known while I still have the ability to express them.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Beneficence refers to taking positive actions to help others. The practice of beneficence encour-ages the urge to do good for others. The agreement to act with beneficence also requires that the best interests of the client remain more important than self-interest. The remaining options reflect truthfulness, keeping true to a promise, and doing no harm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
A living will is an advance directive, prepared when the individual is competent and able to make and communicate personal decisions, regarding specific instructions about end-of-life care. The remaining options represent motivation for implementing a living will.