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The nurse is participating in a team meeting to determine the disposition of a patient with severe mental illness. The nurse speaks up to ensure that the placement is appropriate to the patient's needs and interests.
 
  Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
  1. Justice
  2. Veracity
  3. Fidelity
  4. Beneficence

Question 2

Which statement would indicate that a novice nurse understands the concept of autonomy?
 
  1. All patients should be given their due.
  2. We must always be honest with patients.
  3. Part of our profession is doing good things for others.
  4. After I provide information, I will respect my patient's right to make a decision.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: Fidelity is loyalty and commitment to patients. The nurse demonstrates fidelity when advocating for the best interests of the patient. Justice is the principle of treating others fairly and equally. Veracity is the intention to tell the truth. Beneficence is the principle of attempting to do things that promote the good of others.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: Autonomy is the freedom to choose a course of action, to act on that choice, and to live with the consequences of that choice. Nurses help patients by providing patients with the information that they need to make informed choices regarding their treatment options, helping patients to understand and sort through the information, and supporting patients' choices. The statement All patients should be given their due demonstrates justice, or a mandate for fair and equal treatment. The statement Part of our profession is doing good things for others demonstrates beneficence, or the nurse's moral obligation to do what is good. The statement We must always be honest with patients demonstrates veracity, or the nurse's obligation to be truthful and


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