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ARLKQ

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on: Jun 27, 2018
When a nurse decides whether an ethical dilemma exists, which step of the nursing process is being used?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Analysis
  c. Planning
  d. Evaluation

Question 2

Which of the following situations best reflects the deontologic theory?
 
  a. Initiating resuscitative measures on a 90-year-old patient with terminal cancer
  b. Using experimental medications for the treatment of AIDS
  c. Supporting the transplant of fetal tissue and organs
  d. Approving of a physician-assisted suicide


kaillie

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

B
When a nurse uses the collected data to determine whether an ethical dilemma exists, the data are being analyzed.

Answer to Question 2

A
In the deontologic theory, life must be maintained at all costs, regardless of quality of life.


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