Author Question: The term ethics refers to the ideals of right and wrong behavior. As such, the ethics of care ... (Read 145 times)

Capo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The term ethics refers to the ideals of right and wrong behavior. As such, the ethics of care creates a professional relationship in which the nurse

a. Must make decisions for the patient solely using intellectual principles.
b. Must become the patient's advocate based on the patient's wishes.
c. Uses only analytical principles to determine what is best for the patient.
d. Must ignore unequal family relationships because they are personal.

Question 2

Caring is central to nursing practice, but technological advances for rapid diagnosis and treatment should lead the nurse to realize that

a. Technology has replaced caring as nurses' primary focus.
b. Technology and caring cannot coexist when related to patient care.
c. Technology becomes a powerful tool when it works with caring.
d. Caring is the essence of nursing and is isolated from technology.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An ethic of care places the nurse as the patient's advocate, solving ethical dilemmas by attending to relationships and by giving priority to each patient's unique personhood. An ethic of care is unique so that professional nurses do not make professional decisions based solely on intellectual or analytical principles. Instead, an ethic of care places caring at the center of decision making. Nurses who function from an ethic of care are sensitive to unequal relationships that lead to abuse of one person's power over anotherintentional or otherwise.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Technological advances become dangerous without a context of skillful and compassionate care. It is time to value and embrace caring practices and expert knowledge (technology), which are the heart of competent nursing practice. Neither technology nor caring can stand alone. They must coexist to provide ultimate patient care.