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on: Jun 27, 2018
Nonmaleficence is an ethical principle that essentially means:
 
  a. Don't use bad language. c. Tell the truth at all times.
  b. Don't use bad judgment. d. Do no harm to the clients.

Question 2

The nurse is observing a child postoperatively following a tonsillectomy. Signs that should be reported immediately include:
 
  a. Frequent swallowing
  b. Drowsiness
  c. Stable blood pressure
  d. No visible blood on examination of the throat


choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. Bad language may be in bad taste, but it is not the same as nonmaleficence.
B Incorrect. Bad judgment is maljudgment, not nonmaleficence.
C Incorrect. Telling the truth at all times, or truthfulness, is not the same as nonmaleficence.
D Correct. Nonmaleficence is making sure that nothing harmful happens to the client.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should report frequent swallowing, because it is a sign of hemorrhage. The other symptoms are all normal for a posttonsillectomy patient.


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