A client who is HIV-positive expresses a desire to become ...

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A client who is HIV-positive expresses a desire to become pregnant. By supporting the woman in her choice and helping the woman to ensure the best outcome for her pregnancy, what ethical principle is the nurse upholding?
 
  a. Nonmaleficence c. Autonomy
  b. Beneficence d. Justice

Question 2

A new father wants to know what medication was put into his infant's eyes and why it is needed. The nurse explains to the father that the purpose of the Ilotycin ophthalmic oint-ment is to:
 
  a. Destroy an infectious exudate caused by Staphylococcus that could make the in-fant blind.
  b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the infant's eyes potentially ac-quired from the birth canal.
  c. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts of the infant's eyes, leading to dry eyes.
  d. Prevent the infant's eyelids from sticking together and help the infant see.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Supporting a woman in her choice and helping to ensure best outcomes is an example of respecting the client's right to individual independence and making choices and taking action based on values and beliefs. Nonmaleficence suggests that health care providers must exercise due care to prevent client harm. Beneficence is an ethical principle focusing on promoting the welfare of others. Justice provides a mechanism for making decisions about dividing benefits and burdens within society not based on one individual's right to decision making about self.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment is instilled in the eyes of all neonates to pre-vent gonorrheal or chlamydial infection.
B This is an accurate explanation.
C Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment is not instilled to prevent dry eyes. It is in-stilled to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial infection.
D Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment has no bearing on vision other than to protect against infection that may lead to vision problems.