Author Question: Which of the following is an ethical dilemma? a. Deciding whether to pass pills first or do a ... (Read 31 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following is an ethical dilemma?

a. Deciding whether to pass pills first or do a dressing change
b. Deciding whether to include the resident in on planning care
c. Allowing a resident to refuse care
d. Reporting a nursing assistant for physically abusing a resident

Question 2

The first symptom of Alzheimer's disease is

a. Depression
b. Long-term memory loss
c. Short-term memory loss
d. Behavior changes

zoeyesther · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Refusal of care often goes against what we know as right or best for a resident, which would define it as ethical in nature. Responses A, B, and D are nursing responsibilities and not choices.

Answer to Question 2

C
The first symptom of Alzheimer's disease is usually short-term memory loss.