A nurse is assigned to a client who was admitted to the mental ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

A nurse is assigned to a client who was admitted to the mental health unit after being incarcerated for child molestation. At the end of one of their sessions, the nurse tells the client that she will return at their next scheduled time.
 
  When the nurse leaves the client's room, she immediately contacts the charge nurse stating, I refuse to take care of that pervert any longer. He abuses children and doesn't have any remorse. You have to assign him to another nurse. Which ethical principle would the nurse violate if she discontinues caring for this client? a. justice
  b. fidelity
  c. autonomy
  d. nonmaleficence

Question 2

Which patient statements would be considered a potential risk factor for family-directed violence towards them? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. My parents certainly believed in not spoiling a child..
  b. I'm angry that I had to get a part-time job to help buy food..
  c. My family thinks I'm just a burden, but they'll be sorry that they treated me so badly..
  d. When my spouse gets upset he tells me I'm no longer attractive because I've gained weight..
  e. I work long hours to pay the bills and put food on the table but I can't seem tomake my spouse happy..

[dudman123]

Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse would be violating the principle of fidelity. Fidelity is an individual's obligation to be faithful to commitments and contracts. The nurse has informed the client that she will return at their next scheduled visit. However, her actions and statement to the charge nurse indicate that she does not plan to have another visit with the client.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
The correct options share a theme of fear, guilt, or failure. Anger would be a risk for abuse by the patient upon others.