Author Question: An adolescent patient wants to make decisions about treatment options, along with his parents. Which ... (Read 49 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An adolescent patient wants to make decisions about treatment options, along with his parents. Which moral value is the nurse displaying when supporting the adolescent to make decisions?

a. Justice
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Nonmaleficence

Question 2

The nurse is teaching parents about the types of behaviors children exhibit when living with chronic violence. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed?

a. We should watch for aggressive play.
b. Our child may show lasting symptoms of stress.
c. We know that our child will show caring behaviors.
d. Our child may have difficulty concentrating in school.

samiel-sayed · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Autonomy is the patient's right to be self-governing. The adolescent is trying to be autonomous, so the nurse is supporting this value. Justice is the concept of fairness. Beneficence is the obligation to promote the patient's well-being. Nonmaleficence is the obligation to minimize or prevent harm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The statement that the child will show caring behaviors needs further teaching. Children living with chronic violence may exhibit behaviors such as difficulty concentrating in school, memory impairment, aggressive play, uncaring behaviors, and lasting symptoms of stress.