This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Nurse H is providing care in the hospital for a 71-year-old male patient who is in the late stages ... (Read 77 times)

stock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jul 11, 2018
Nurse H is providing care in the hospital for a 71-year-old male patient who is in the late stages of cancer and who has painful bone metastases. The client is non-responsive but groans and grimaces intermittently.
 
  Nurse H is drawing up a breakthrough dose of morphine for the patient, but Nurse R cautions that, sure, that will address his pain, but it could depress his respiratory drive and actually kill him at this stage.. Which of the following ethical principles is Nurse R prioritizing? A) Nonmaleficence
  B) Justice
  C) Beneficence
  D) Fidelity

Question 2

An autopsy shows that Lewy bodies were present in a patient's brain. Which of the following characteristics did the living patient probably exhibit?
 
  A) Hemiparesis
  B) Tremor
  C) Diplopia
  D) Aphasia


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ladyjames123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Nurse R's emphasis on preventing harm to the patient, even during an act that may be motivated by altruism, is characteristic of the principle of nonmaleficence.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Lewy bodies are found in patients with Parkinson's disease. Choices A, C, and D are associated more with stroke.


stock

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

milbourne11

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species shelduck genus Tadorna - Breeding male Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species shelduck genus Tadorna - Breeding male
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position). The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Health care setting. Health care setting.
Late Paleozoic Ice Age Late Paleozoic Ice Age
Male and female Lions (Panthera leo) Male and female Lions (Panthera leo)
Video: Deglutition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library