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Diane

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The nurse is reviewing the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics. On which responsibilities should the nurse focus when reviewing this preamble?
 
  1. Promote health.
  2. Restore health.
  3. Inform the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct.
  4. Provide self-regulation in the profession.
  5. Prevent illness.
  6. Alleviate suffering.

Question 2

The nurse manager determines that a staff nurse demonstrates understanding of the professional responsibility to advocate for a client's health, safety, and rights. What did the manager observe to come to this conclusion about the staff nurse?
 
  1. Reporting a medication error that he was responsible for making
  2. Notifying the unit manager that a nurse is showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol
  3. Being sure the computer screen is not visible to visitors when charting
  4. Asking the client to explain in her own words the purpose of the research project she asked to act in as a participant
  5. Calling the health care provider to clarify a confusing prescription for a client's pain



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5, 6
Rationale 1: Promotion of health is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 2: Restoration of health is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 3: Informing the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct is not one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses that is included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 4: Providing self-regulation in the profession is not one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses that is included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 5: Preventing illness is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 6: The alleviation of suffering is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: This is more reflective of the nurse's responsibility and accountability for personal nursing practice.
Rationale 2: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when reporting the impaired nurse.
Rationale 3: The nurse advocates for client rights when protecting confidentiality.
Rationale 4: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when protecting the participants in a research project.
Rationale 5: The nurse advocates for client health and safety when clarifying confusing orders or questionable medical practices.




Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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