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Melani1276

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A disaster supply kit for a family of five should contain how much water?
 
  a. 5 gallons
  b. 15 gallons
  c. 25 gallons
  d. 30 gallons

Question 2

A Middle Eastern man has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
 
  The family has asked the medical and nursing staff to keep this information from the patient because in their culture they are fearful of delivering bad news as it may cause the patient to give up hope. Which ethical principles and dilemmas might be faced by nursing staff (select all that apply)? a. Justice
  b. Autonomy
  c. Veracity
  d. Confidentiality



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B, C
Autonomy refers to the rights of the patient to participate in decision making. Veracity refers to telling the truth. The nurses caring for the patient may feel that they are not being truthful about the treatment plan and decision-making process in this case.



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