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go.lag

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Encouraging a patient to be involved in planning and carrying out his or her own care is a nursing action that supports the ethical principle of
 
  a. confidentiality.
  b. privacy.
  c. autonomy.
  d. justice.

Question 2

The patient asks the nurse, I overheard the instructor talking to a student about accountability. What does the word accountability' really mean? The best response by the nurse would be
 
  a. It is a transfer of responsibility for wrong actions.
  b. It is shared responsibility with the physician for wrongdoing.
  c. It is taking personal responsibility for one's nursing actions.
  d. It is giving up responsibility when the situation dictates.


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wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Autonomy means being free to choose. Possible patient choices include identifying goals and care measures compatible with one's culture, religion, and personal values.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Accountability means that one is personally answerable for specific actions. The other options do not accurately explain accountability.


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Jossy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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